Paul Galland
| Paul Galland | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1919 |
| Died | 31 October 1942 (aged 22) Dixmuide-Comines |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch |
 Luftwaffe
|
| Years of service | 1939–1942 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | 8./JG 26 |
| Battles/wars |
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| Relations |
Adolf Galland Wilhelm-Ferdinand Galland |
Paul Galland (November 1919—31 October 1942) was a Luftwaffe ace and brother of Luftwaffe aces Adolf Galland and Wilhelm-Ferdinand Galland. He claimed 17 aerial victories in 107 combat missions.
Leutnant Galland joined 8./Jagdgeschwader 26, commanded by his brother Adolf, in February 1941. He claimed his first victory on 6 July, a Spitfire shot down, and by end of 1941 his score had reached three. He recorded his 10th victory on 3 May 1942, a Spitfire downed over Calais.
On 31 October 1942 Galland participated as escort to a day fighter-bomber raid on Canterbury. Intercepting Spitfires shot down Galland’s Fw 190 A-4.
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