Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Up for auction is the following autographed 4x6 photograph: BIO: General Gunther Rall WWII 1936-1945 Luftwaffe Ace Pilot 275 victories during 621 combat missions. The third highest scoring ace pilot in victories during WWII. He was shot down eight times. Served in JG 52, JG 11 and JG 300, Recipient of 3 German Knights Cross. Took part in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain, Balkans Campaign, Eastern Front and Defense of the Reich. Later published the book “Mein Flugbuch” (My Flightbook) about his experiences during WWII. Mr. Rall flew 621 missions, scoring 275 victories and was shot down himself 8 times. He received the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords on 12 Sept, 1943 and is the third top scoring Ace of WWII. Mr. Rall qualified as a fighter pilot in 1938, and was posted to JG 52. Rall's first victory was on 18 May, during the battle of France. He was appointed commander of 8/JG 52 on 25 July, 1940, and sent to Rumania in 1941. After a short post to Crete, Rall and JG 52 were sent to the Eastern front, where after his 36th victory he was shot down and broke his back in three places. Back in action in August 1942, Rall's victory score took off, and by 29 Aug, 1943, he had scored his 200th victory in 555 missions, and downed over 40 aircraft during Oct of 1943. During April of 1944 Rall was posted to II./JG11 in defense of the Reich, on 12 May he was flying Bf 109 W. Nr. 110089 and downed two P-47's of Zemke's wolfpack before being shot down himself..... and loosing his left thumb in the combat. His last posting was with JG 300 before being captured by the American's. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 4x6 PHOTOGRAPH. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed photograph that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. PLEASE NOTE this 4x6 photograph was printed and then autographed post war. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Historical Treasures
End Time: 2024-03-16T10:21:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.25 USD
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