Who said give me a squadron of Spitfires?

Werner Mölders replied that he would like the Bf 109 to be fitted with more powerful engines. Galland replied: “I should like an outfit of Spitfires for my squadron.” which left Göring speechless with rage.

How many Spitfires were used in the film Battle of Britain?

Twenty-seven Spitfires, in various degrees of repair, were found for this movie, twelve of which could be made airworthy. Only six Hurricanes where found, three of which were made flyable.

Who shot down the most planes in the Battle of Britain?

In just 42 days 303 Squadron shot down 126 German planes, becoming the most successful Fighter Command unit in the Battle of Britain. Nine of the Squadron’s pilots qualified as ‘aces’ for shooting down 5 or more enemy planes, including Sergeant Josef Frantisek, a Czech flying with the Poles who scored 17 downed planes.

How many planes were in the Battle of Britain movie?

Unfortunately, Harry Saltzman, who produced The Battle of Britain, disagrees. The film is a 12-thousand-megadollar bomb that features 100 vintage planes eating up 40 minutes of film.

How many kills did Adolf Galland have?

104
At the end of the war, Galland’s total kills was claimed to be 104, most of which were British fighters (55 Spitfire fighters and 30 Hurricane fighters. He flew a total of 705 missions. He was one of only 27 to have Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds added to the Knight’s Cross award.

What was the dog called in the film Battle of Britain?

Who was the Dambusters dog? The black Labrador was named the n word, and belonged to RAF bomber pilot Guy Gibson who served during the Second World War.

Did Dunkirk use real Spitfires?

While many are on display in museums, 53 currently remain airworthy. The three Spitfires used, piloted in the movie by actors Tom Hardy and Jack Lowden, were all genuine – two Mark Is and a Mark V version provided by the Imperial War Museum in Duxford.

Who was the best pilot in the Battle of Britain?

Lt Eric Lock
Leading aces

Rank	Pilot	Aircraft
1	Flt Lt Eric Lock	Spitfire
2	Sqn Ldr Archie McKellar	Hurricane
3	Sgt James Lacey	Hurricane
4	Sgt Josef František	Hurricane

How many Spitfires are in a squadron?

The three squadrons formed 1ère Escadre de Chasse (1st Fighter Wing), with 20 Spitfires in each squadron. All were initially equipped with Spitfire Vs received from RAF, but later received other versions. These squadrons were based in Corsica from 1943 and covered the Allied landing in Southern France in August 1944.

How many planes are in a squadron?

A squadron in air force, army aviation, or naval aviation is a unit comprising a number of military aircraft and their aircrews, usually of the same type, typically with 12 to 24 aircraft, sometimes divided into three or four flights, depending on aircraft type and air force.

What happened to Galland?

Adolf Galland, 83, one of the world’s greatest fighter pilots whose career in the World War II German air force ranged from flying biplanes to the world’s first jet fighters, died Feb. 9 at his Rhineland home in Oberwinter, Germany. He had a heart ailment.

Who shot down Galland?

Shortly after Adolf Galland (Jagdverband 44) attacked and shot down US B-26 bombers, his Me 262 jet fighter was shot down by Lieutenant James Finnegan’s P-47D Thunderbolt fighter (US 50th Fighter Group). Galland crash landed safely at München-Riem Airfield in southern Germany, though sustaining wounds.

How accurate is the Battle of Britain movie?

Historical Accuracy A lot of films catch flak for this (no pun intended), though Battle of Britain is generally regarded as one of the more faithful historical adaptation. For example, one moment that directly mirrors history is when a Spitfire shoots down a German bomber which promptly crashes into a railway station.

Which plane was better Spitfire or Hurricane?

The Spitfire and Bf 109E were well-matched in speed and agility, and both were somewhat faster than the Hurricane. However, the slightly larger Hurricane was regarded as an easier aircraft to fly and was effective against Luftwaffe bombers.

Did a Spitfire land on the beach at Dunkirk?

In Dunkirk RAF pilot Farrier glides his WW2 bird onto the titular beach. Possible or poppycock? “Spitfires did actually land on the beaches of Normandy during the war and I flew and landed the Spitfire you see in the movie on the closest beach to the village of Dunkirk.

What fighter plane in ww2 had the most kills?

Which Allied Fighter scored the most victories in World War Two? I believe I know the answer

Aircraft type	Kills
North American P51 Mustang	5,784
Grumman F6F Hellcat	5,223
Hawker Hurricane	4,850
Republic P47 Thunderbolt	3,786

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