Aces High........ (1 Viewer)

[Harry Faversham.]

"In my experience, the Royal Air Force pilot was most aggressive and capable fighter pilot during the Second World War. This is nothing against the Americans, because they came in late and in such large numbers that we don't have an accurate comparison. We were totally outnumbered when the Americans engaged, whereas at the time of the Battle of Britain the fight was more even and you could compare. The British were extremely good."

Gunther Rall who joined his mates in Valhalle last week.​

 

[Gazza]

"In my experience, the Royal Air Force pilot was most aggressive and capable fighter pilot during the Second World War. ... The British were extremely good."​

Great quote - as we were fighting for our survival I have no doubt that we were very aggressive.

I do though think that he is wrong in stating British = RAF pilot.There were numerous nationalties in the RAF then - and I suspect the Poles in particular were very very aggressive.

 

[jazzeum]

This is a very interesting website that I came across many years ago, WW II Aces, that covers aces of all nationalities.

 

[lancer]

Great quote - as we were fighting for our survival I have no doubt that we were very aggressive.

I do though think that he is wrong in stating British = RAF pilot.There were numerous nationalties in the RAF then - and I suspect the Poles in particular were very very aggressive.

Great point. The RAF during WW2 was a rallying point for many displaced pilots. The Czechs were very good as well. I believe there were even a few Canucks and Yanks involved. I know a Frenchman or two also flew in the RAF. The list goes on... -- lancer

 

[Louis Badolato]

I don't draw any distinctions amongst the nationalities of Allied Pilots, I am thankful for them all. They worked together, around the clock, to get the job done on all fronts. Brits, Yanks, Aussies, Kiwis, Poles, Czechs, Canucks, Free French, Russkies, South Africans, they are all on the top of my list.

 

[lancer]

"In my experience, the Royal Air Force pilot was most aggressive and capable fighter pilot during the Second World War. This is nothing against the Americans, because they came in late and in such large numbers that we don't have an accurate comparison. We were totally outnumbered when the Americans engaged, whereas at the time of the Battle of Britain the fight was more even and you could compare. The British were extremely good."

Gunther Rall who joined his mates in Valhalle last week.​

I did not realize that Rall had passed. No mention in the news or papers that I saw. When Hartmann died there was an obit in the local paper, but nothing on Rall. I guess 275 aerial victories and 3rd place on the world's ace list isn't noteworthy enough, German or not. -- lancer

 

[chiefs70]

Gunther Rall was a true fighter pilot and gentleman. Rall was very protective of his men during the war and his eyes were wide open as to the evils of Nazi Germany.

Rest in Peace, General Rall.