My log book by gunther rall

Mar 24, 2017 this listing is for the book my logbook by gunther rall, edited by kurt braatz. Gunther rall s memoirs my logbook now in english discussions on books and other reference material on the ww1, interwar or ww2 as well as the authors. So he had a personal relation to his target in the air. Rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind. Dec 08, 2009 gunther rall, a seasoned german fighter ace who was still only 23 years old, was told he would not walk again, yet he defied medical opinion to become one of the leading pilots of the second.

Gunther rall s book of memoirs is 1st on my list of new books to acquire. Gunther rall signature my log book from aircraft spruce. Whatever was it rall considered or assessed to agree to have such painting as the cover, it is most likely it was the consequence of what i do call the psychology of the defeated. His memoir mein flugbuch my flight logbook was released in 2004. Gunther ralls new book, my log book with forward by bud anderson.

In furious skiesflying with hitlers luftwaffe in ww2 is my 9th book of 12 and just got around to sorting out a fb page for this book. As the third ranking german fighter ace of world war ii with 275 kills, rall and his fellow fighter pilots were feared and respected in the wartorn skies of europe. Dec 30, 2004 what was one of germanys top fighter aces doing at a jewish reunion in london during christmas 1948. Rall was interviewed in documentaries such as thames televisions the world at war, and was a contributor to the wings documentary television series produced by the discovery channel. A memoir, luftwaffe ace and nato general gunther rall was the elite of the elite.

First off, im so grateful that the bayerische staatsbibliothek agreed to loan their copy to my libr. Rall was a very enthusiastic pilot and liked to fly. Video from the past 11 gunther rall luftwaffe ace interview gunther rall was the third most successful ace in fighter pilot history. Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most. Generalleutnant gunther rall, who has died aged 91, was one of the few outstanding german fighter leaders to survive the second world war. There is a small mark in the top of the cover, shown in the pictures. The english edition, my logbook, is practically identical to the german. This listing is for the book my logbook by gunther rall, edited by kurt braatz. Rall later saw action in the battle of britain and the balkan campaign prior to his transfer to the eastern front, where he was to log his final 272 air victories. My logbook by gunther rall 2006 signed autobiographyww2. During his time on the eastern front, rall came up against many excellent soviet pilots and was himself shot down seven times. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. Gunther ralls book of memoirs is 1st on my list of new books to acquire.

And every copy is personally signed by guenther rall himself. This book examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary german fighter aces of world war ii. How a german fighter ended up at a jewish reunion in 1948. You may receive the oral history in its entirety but will be. In fact, hub zemke was his closest friend he had killed some of the men in ralls group and rall had killed his wingman. Rall feels that it is important that young people know about world war 2 and see what comes out of war. With that, on on 15 may 1944, major specht became kommodore of jg 11. Any book by general rall is well worth reading, especially my logbook. Discussions on books and other reference material on the ww1, interwar or ww2 as well as the authors. This is the german edition of air ace gunther ralls logbook.

Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a highly decorated german military. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a german. Gunther rall s new book, my log book with forward by bud anderson. I always thought highly of him,and his opinions of what the luftwaffe could have done differently. Free on kindle gunther rall, luftwaffe ace and nato. This edition comes with an autographed copy of gunther ralls my logbook presented in a gold embossed slipcase and a matching numbered print. Gunther rall, croce di i classe, croce di ii classe, croce tedesca in oro, croce di cavaliere, croce di cavaliere con fronde quercia, croce di cavaliere con fronde e spade, distintivo oro per ferite, gran croce al merito placca dellordine della repubblica federale tedesca, terzo asso della luftwaffe, venne impegnato immediatamente nellattacco. In fact, hub zemke was his closest friend he had killed some of the men in rall s group and rall had killed his wingman. In 2004 he wrote his memoir, mein flugbuch my logbook gunther rall lived in bad reichenhall were he died at the old age of 91 after suffering a heart. A fine man, a great fighter pilot who refused to join the nazi party and a very good author. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a highly decorated german military aviator, officer and general, whose military career spanned nearly forty years rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind gerhard barkhorn, who is second, and erich hartmann, who is f.

Bud anderson wrote the forward for rall s book, my logbook. If you are looking for a book that covers rall s aerial exploits, then look for some other book to read. Reminiscences, signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. This book gives good insight into the politics surrounding life in the german air force, both during the nazi regime and during nato. His final assignment was in the defense of the reich itself, and his capture by the americans was the.

This is the german edition of air ace gunther rall s logbook. Gunther rall signature my log book from aircraft spruce europe. As a ww2 aviation collector, i purchased this shortly after publication in feb 2007 on a fellow collectors recommendation directly from the us distributor. In 2004 he wrote his memoir, mein flugbuch my logbook gunther rall lived in bad reichenhall were he died at the old age of 91 after suffering a heart attack. The son of a merchant, gunther rall was born on march 10 1918 in gaggenau in the black forest. Gunther rall served on the eastern and western fronts, rising to the rank of major and commanding fighter groups and entire squadrons. Of being hounded by the gestapo while at the same time being showered with awards by hitler. If you are looking for a book that covers ralls aerial exploits, then look for some other book to read.

Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary pilots of all time. Shop the latest titles by gunther rall at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a highly decorated german military aviator, officer and general, whose military career spanned nearly forty years. Reminiscences 19382006 9783980793582 by gunther rall and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Visit us in washington, dc and chantilly, va to explore hundreds of the worlds most significant objects in aviation and space history. Fighter aces of the luftwaffe in world war ii bookshare. Messerschmitt bf 109 g2 assembled german air force gunther rall, camouflage, gray, green busch 18925060. I started out researching the luftwaffe in ww2, a fascination which began back when i was around 8 years old. He flew more than 600 combat missions, scored 275 victories mostly against soviet aircraft, and was shot down eight times. Unfollow my logbook gunther rall to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Now he tells his own story, from his youth in nazi germany to the first harsh realities of air combat over france and england, of being. As the third ranking german fighter ace of world war ii with 275 kills, rall and his fellow fighter pilots were feared and respected in the war. Hardcover, high quality threadstitched, 373 pages, 153 photographs. Erinnerungen 19382004 by gunther rall online at alibris. Bud anderson wrote the forward for ralls book, my logbook. New signed by gunther rall march 8, 2012 newly released limited edition. Buy gunther rall my logbook reminiscences 19382006 first edition by rall g isbn. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. What was one of germanys top fighter aces doing at a jewish reunion in london during christmas 1948. Reminiscences 1938 2006 signed copy by rall, gunther edited by kurt braatz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From his youth in nazi germany to the first harsh realities of air combat over france and england. Rall later saw action in the battle of britain and the balkan campaign prior to his transfer to the. My log book much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary pilots of all time. Generalleutnant gunther rall aircrew remembered site.

Amadio fails to impart any real insight into the character or spirit of gunther rall. For rall, a war is not a solution of political problems. This is a very rare book byabout the third highest scoring fighter ace of all time. Mein flugbuch erinnerungen 19382004 signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Not read it yet another ive just seen on amazon but its currently free to download. However, after reading this drab, lifeless account, youd never. Gunther rall survived hitler as well as the breakup of germany and the joining of nato. Rall, gunther the digital collections of the national wwii museum. It didnt take very long, but at the age of 15, i was not politically orientated. Reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall, gunther and kurt braatz rall, editor kurt braaz, clarence e. Even on saturdays he would get a plane and do some aerobatics. Rall qualified as a pilot in 1938, and was assigned to fighter wing jg 52.

Kurt braatz was delighted to discover 59 portrait pages signed by gunther rall that were suited for inclusion in a 2nd printing of the 1st edition of my log book. I had the pleasure of meeting gunther rall a few years back at one of his book signings. This is a very rare book by about the third highest scoring fighter ace of all time. It explains why only a small minority of pilots those in whom the desire for combat overrode everything accounted for so large a proportion of the victories. Gunther rall explains to jonathan glancey and tells him how it changed his life for ever. My logbook by gunther rall with robert taylor publishers. Simply enter your email address below, and click ok. Busch messerschmitt bf 109 g2 assembled german air. Kindle store the story of the third highest scoring ace in history.