"ADOLF GALLANDS LOBSTER FLIGHT"
In addition to the artist's signature, each print is co-autographed by Generalleutnant Adolf
Galland (Ret.) along with Galland's first mechanic and Crew Chief Gerhard Meyer who
helped Galland prepare for the LOBSTER FLIGHT.
The Painting: On 15 April 1941, to celebrate General Theo Osterkamp's 49th birthday,
Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland Kommodore of JG 26, decided to join the festivities and
personally deliver some lobsters and oysters. Gerhard Meyer, Galland's Crew Chief
throughout the war, filled a basket with these delicacies and carefully placed it in Galland's
new Bf 109 F.
Flying from Brest to Le Touquet, France, with his wingman Oberleutnant Westphal, Galland
decided a detour to England was in order. His hunter's instinct paid off as near Dover they
surprised a large flight of Spitfires on a training exercise. Being unfamiliar with the new F
models Galland inadvertently lowered his landing gear in the heat of the air battle. Even
with this handicap he downed three Spitfire Mark II's. As Galland flew through the
formation, with the 109's gear down, famous RAF Ace Paddy Finucane chased Galland
claiming him as a victory.
Beautifully captured by Historical Artist Jerry Crandall in this limited edition print, Galland
flies his new Bf 109 F over the French countryside with his wingman Westphal. The basket
of seafood delicacies can clearly be seen directly behind Galland.
Galland (Ret.) along with Galland's first mechanic and Crew Chief Gerhard Meyer who
helped Galland prepare for the LOBSTER FLIGHT.
The Painting: On 15 April 1941, to celebrate General Theo Osterkamp's 49th birthday,
Oberstleutnant Adolf Galland Kommodore of JG 26, decided to join the festivities and
personally deliver some lobsters and oysters. Gerhard Meyer, Galland's Crew Chief
throughout the war, filled a basket with these delicacies and carefully placed it in Galland's
new Bf 109 F.
Flying from Brest to Le Touquet, France, with his wingman Oberleutnant Westphal, Galland
decided a detour to England was in order. His hunter's instinct paid off as near Dover they
surprised a large flight of Spitfires on a training exercise. Being unfamiliar with the new F
models Galland inadvertently lowered his landing gear in the heat of the air battle. Even
with this handicap he downed three Spitfire Mark II's. As Galland flew through the
formation, with the 109's gear down, famous RAF Ace Paddy Finucane chased Galland
claiming him as a victory.
Beautifully captured by Historical Artist Jerry Crandall in this limited edition print, Galland
flies his new Bf 109 F over the French countryside with his wingman Westphal. The basket
of seafood delicacies can clearly be seen directly behind Galland.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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