 Adolf Galland
Blue Series No. 7103
By Robert Michulec & Donald Caldwell
Mushroom Model Publications, ©2003
ISBN 83-916327-4-1
Softbound, 88 Pages This latest title in Mushroom’s Blue Series takes a look at one of the most famous Luftwaffe pilots of the Second World War: Adolf Galland. Galland had a diverse career in the Luftwaffe, starting with flying biplanes in Spain with the Legion Condor and ending with piloting jet fighters over Germany. After the war he found employment as a consultant and author, writing probably the best-known book on the Luftwaffe, The First and the Last. In 1996 Galland lost his last battle with illness, passing away shortly before his 84th birthday. As can be expected, this book focuses on his Luftwaffe flying years. Each section provides photos of the planes Galland flew, accompanied by text outlining his achievements. In addition to this, scale drawings are also included, covering the Heinkel He 51, Bf 109E, Bf 109F, and Me 262. Spread throughout the text are tables outlining Galland’s kills as well, making this a nice overview of his flying career. Finishing off the book is a set of color profiles of his aircraft. This is a nice little monograph on Galland and is a great complement to The First and the Last. Kudos to Mushroom for putting together a great book. | 
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