JG 26 THE ABBEVILLE KIDS
In this tribute to the Abbevllle kids, Kommodore Gerhard Schoepfel leads a Staffel of Fw 190 Aces
over the French coast line.
In addition to the Artist's Signature, each print is co-autographed by Gerhard Schoepfel, Kornmodore
JG 26, one of the most successful Battle of Britain pilots Adolf "Addi" Glunz, Oberleutnant; Rolf
Hermichen, Major, prominent home defense pilot; Otto Stammberger Hauptmann.
The painting: One of the most famous aggregations of fighter pilots of all time was the legendary
Jagdgeschwader 26 led by great names of the Luftwaffe such as Adolf Garland, Gerhard Schoepfel
and "Pips' Priller. JG 26 gained a reputation first with the RAF then with American airmen as a special
elite "aces" unit where the pilots were hand picked by Herman Goring, so the rumor went. We now
know that was not quite the case. "Schlageter" was the official title given JG 26 named after the
political martyr Albert Schlageter; however, to the allies JG 26 was known as the "Abbeville Boys",
"Abbeville Kids", "The Yellow Nose Bastards", etc. Besides JO 26, JG 2 Richthofen and machines of
JG 53 Pik As based near Abbeville, France, had engine cowlings and rudders painting yellow for ID
purposes.
During the summer of 1941, II./JG 26 received the first allotments of the Fw l90 A's. As with any new
machine, they suffered teething problems, namely with engines overheating and fumes leaking into
the cockpit. Gradually these problems were solved with the installation of vents, then louvers on the
sides of the cowling. Then finally the BMW 801 engine was moved forward about 5 inches on the A-5
and later series Fw 190.
over the French coast line.
In addition to the Artist's Signature, each print is co-autographed by Gerhard Schoepfel, Kornmodore
JG 26, one of the most successful Battle of Britain pilots Adolf "Addi" Glunz, Oberleutnant; Rolf
Hermichen, Major, prominent home defense pilot; Otto Stammberger Hauptmann.
The painting: One of the most famous aggregations of fighter pilots of all time was the legendary
Jagdgeschwader 26 led by great names of the Luftwaffe such as Adolf Garland, Gerhard Schoepfel
and "Pips' Priller. JG 26 gained a reputation first with the RAF then with American airmen as a special
elite "aces" unit where the pilots were hand picked by Herman Goring, so the rumor went. We now
know that was not quite the case. "Schlageter" was the official title given JG 26 named after the
political martyr Albert Schlageter; however, to the allies JG 26 was known as the "Abbeville Boys",
"Abbeville Kids", "The Yellow Nose Bastards", etc. Besides JO 26, JG 2 Richthofen and machines of
JG 53 Pik As based near Abbeville, France, had engine cowlings and rudders painting yellow for ID
purposes.
During the summer of 1941, II./JG 26 received the first allotments of the Fw l90 A's. As with any new
machine, they suffered teething problems, namely with engines overheating and fumes leaking into
the cockpit. Gradually these problems were solved with the installation of vents, then louvers on the
sides of the cowling. Then finally the BMW 801 engine was moved forward about 5 inches on the A-5
and later series Fw 190.
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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