Gunther rall signed book

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Unfollow luftwaffe signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The biography includes his perspective of global affairs and other reflections. The prior owner wrote their name, date and location on the first end paper. The nazi militant and german air ace is shown shaking hands with a fellow pilot in this black and white photograph, signed in blue felt tip. This is the german edition of air ace gunther rall s logbook. This first edition in english is believed to have been issued in only 300 signed copies, not numbered. Aug 11, 2019 reza gazali renville marked it as toread jul 27, rall was interviewed in documentaries such as thames television s the world at warand was a contributor to the wings documentary television series produced by the discovery channel.

Shorty and gunther granted an extended interview with sleeping dog productions and soon after a 4. The book provides the reader with details about ralls wartime activities, the end of the war, his civilian life and his role in the reemergence of a german air force during the cold war. First off, im so grateful that the bayerische staatsbibliothek agreed to loan their copy to my libr. All signatures are next to their photos in the book. He was one of the founders of germanys postwar air force, serving as the luftwaffes. For those who may not be aware of gunther ralls tally of victories during the second world war he amassed a total of 275 kills, mostly on the eastern front. Nov 28, 2002 the book provides the reader with details about rall s wartime activities, the end of the war, his civilian life and his role in the reemergence of a german air force during the cold war. Rall qualified as a pilot in 1938, and was assigned to fighter wing jg 52. Buy gunther rall my logbook reminiscences 19382006 first edition by rall g isbn. He flew more than 600 combat missions, scored 275 victories mostly against soviet aircraft, and was shot down eight times. This copy has been signed by the third highest scoring luftwaffe fighter pilot gunther rall 275 vics, underneath his thumbnail picture in the gallery section. Gunther rall explains to jonathan glancey and tells him how it changed his life for ever jonathan glancey thu 30 dec 2004 12. Bud anderson, gen tex hill, gen gunther rall, bob hoover.

Signed in pencil by gunther rall under his image on ffep along with inscription by him on half title page. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. My logbook by gunther rall 2006 signed autobiographyww2. Aug 24, 2007 gunther rall himself has signed a limited edition run of the artwork so i would assume that there is at least a grain of truth to the scene depicted. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. It has also been signed by the th highest scoring luftwaffe fighter pilot walter schuck 206 vics. The book is in excellent, likenew condition and has a mylar protective cover over the dust jacket. Home gunther rall page 1 of 1 gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a german lieutenantgeneral, the third most successful fighter ace in history and later head of the west german air force during the cold war. General gunther rall autographed signed photograph item 189536. Vignettes of fighting aces of world war i, world war ii, korea, vietnam. Jan 01, 2006 i also have an earlier book gunter rall. As a lieutenant with the fighter squadron jg52, he scored his first airtoair victories in the battle of france, and later fought in the battle of britain after his unit moved to calais. The book tells of his efforts to regain the worlds respect for germany after hitlers betrayal of its people, and ralls assistance in the united states to develop the f104 for the nato countries. Gunther rall goodreads meet your next favorite book.

General gunther rall related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. Barry, dave dave barry in cyberspace 1996 book signed autograph. Personally autographed by generalleutnant gunther rall. Gunther rall himself has signed a limited edition run of the artwork so i would assume that there is at least a grain of truth to the scene depicted. Near finenear fiine, sharp corners, clean pages, tight binding. Rall, gunther, born in gaggenau, on 10031918, the son of a merchant, entered military service as an fahnrich in the army in 1936. Fighter aces of the luftwaffe signed rall, schuck, rokker. On the surface this is a prettier hardcover book but i thought the writing was not very good, there were mistakes and the tone was from a nonflyer. The following year, he entered the war collage at dresden where he was influenced to transfer to the luftwaffe.

Gunther rall 275 vics, hermann greiner 46 night vics, wolfgang falck father of the night fighters, viktor petermann 64 vics. Gunther ralls pencil signature is also on the first end paper. I only read up through 1953, where rall becomes a major in the new german air force. By then, the era of history im most interested in was over, and the book was becoming extremely heavy to hold. Famous aviators autographs add priceless value to these unique items. Gunther rall luftwaffe fighter ace signed log book ltd. Dec 30, 2004 gunther rall explains to jonathan glancey and tells him how it changed his life for ever jonathan glancey thu 30 dec 2004 12. Gunther rall survived hitler as well as the breakup of germany and the joining of nato. Now, with jill amadio, gunther rall recalls his years as a fighter pilot in the luftwaffe on both the eastern and western fronts in his long. Gunther rall luftwaffe fighter ace signed log book ltd edition a stunning long sold out special edition copy of the outstanding book my logbook by gunther rall. 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.

Excellent condition copy of this large schiffer military history book which details the top scoring fighter pilots in detail. Rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind gerhard barkhorn, who is second, and erich hartmann, who is first. To kenny with good wishes happy landings turks nols 01. Shop the latest titles by gunther rall at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. 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. Rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind gerhard barkhorn, who is second, and erich hartmann, who is first rall was born in gaggenau, the german empire, in march 1918. Gunther rall, german world war ii combat pilot, the third highest scoring fighter ace in history. New listing gunther rall signed photo with coa german luftwaffe. Gunther rall foreword and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New signed by gunther rall march 8, 2012 newly released limited edition.

Reminiscences, signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Oct 08, 2009 gunther rall had originally joined the wehrmacht, the german army, in 1936, but switched to the luftwaffe and learned to fly two years later. Luftwaffe ace and nato general and is the coauthor of my vagabond lover. Gunther rall had originally joined the wehrmacht, the german army, in 1936, but switched to the luftwaffe and learned to fly two years later. Reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall, gunther and kurt braatz rall, editor kurt braaz, clarence e. This book gives good insight into the politics surrounding life in the german air force, both during the nazi regime and during nato. Rall later saw action in the battle of britain and the balkan campaign prior to his transfer to the. The book tells of his efforts to regain the worlds respect for germany after hitlers betrayal of its people, and rall s assistance in the united states to develop the f104 for the nato countries. The book comes with certificate of authenticity for gunther ralls signature. Find great deals on ebay for gunther rall and gunther rall book. The binding is tight with no loose or missing pages or writing within. Oversized hardcovers with thick glossy pages tend to do first off, im so grateful that the bayerische staatsbibliothek agreed to loan their copy to. Gunther rall german world war ii combat pilot britannica. Reza gazali renville marked it as toread jul 27, rall was interviewed in documentaries such as thames television s the world at warand was a contributor to the wings documentary television series produced by the discovery channel.

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. From his youth in nazi germany to the first harsh realities of air combat over france and england. For those who may not be aware of gunther rall s tally of victories during the second world war he amassed a total of 275 kills, mostly on the eastern front. Baraka, amiri leroi jones selected plays and prose book 1979 signed. Gunther rall luftwaffe fighter ace signed log book ltd edition.