HANS JOACHIM MARSEILLE Bf 109F-2Z Trop
The Painting: "Jochen" Marseille was considered by some of his contemporaries to be the most
talented pilot in the Luftwaffe. General Adolf Galland even referred to him as the "unequaled
virtuoso of all fighter pilots".
After a shaky beginning, enlisting at the age of 18 and with discipline problems, he achieved 7
victories in the Battle of Britain but was in turn shot down four times. In April, 1941, he was sent to
Africa to fly with I./JG 27. Marseille soon developed his shooting ability and in conjunction with his
fearless flying became the "Star of Africa". With a reputation of being a rebel to military discipline
and a ladies' man, plus his uncanny exploits as a fighter pilot, he became a national hero to the
German people. His accomplishments have become legend.
On 1 September 1942, he shot down 17 British fighters on three missions, 8 aircraft in 10 minutes.
Many times he had multiple victories, eventually to become the most successful Luftwaffe pilot to
fly against Western opponents. He was awarded Germany's highest honor, the Knight's Cross
with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds.
talented pilot in the Luftwaffe. General Adolf Galland even referred to him as the "unequaled
virtuoso of all fighter pilots".
After a shaky beginning, enlisting at the age of 18 and with discipline problems, he achieved 7
victories in the Battle of Britain but was in turn shot down four times. In April, 1941, he was sent to
Africa to fly with I./JG 27. Marseille soon developed his shooting ability and in conjunction with his
fearless flying became the "Star of Africa". With a reputation of being a rebel to military discipline
and a ladies' man, plus his uncanny exploits as a fighter pilot, he became a national hero to the
German people. His accomplishments have become legend.
On 1 September 1942, he shot down 17 British fighters on three missions, 8 aircraft in 10 minutes.
Many times he had multiple victories, eventually to become the most successful Luftwaffe pilot to
fly against Western opponents. He was awarded Germany's highest honor, the Knight's Cross
with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds.
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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