Gerhard Schöpfel
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Gerhard Schöpfel was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and wing commander during World War II. As a fighter ace, he is credited with 45 aerial victories claimed in approximately 700 combat missions,
Schöpfel as Hauptmann
The Hardest Day
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The Hardest Day was a Second World War air battle fought on 18 August 1940 during the Battle of Britain between the German Luftwaffe and British Royal Air Force. On that day, the Luftwaffe made an all
Gerhard Schöpfel
…aerial combat; all pilots unhurt. British sources attribute the loss of two pilots and two Hurricanes from 615 Squadron to Messerschmitt Bf 110s. On 18 August, Schöpfel fought in the large air battles which characterised the Battle of Britain. Schöpfel led III. Gruppe of JG 26 and Bf 109s from Jagdgeschwader…
A Dornier Do 17Z of 9 Staffel (Squadron), Kampfgeschwader 76 (Bomber Wing 76). The bomber was shot down by Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft of No. 111 Squadron RAF. It crash landed near RAF Biggin Hill, 18 August 1940.
Albert Kesselring, commander of Luftflotte 2
The restored Operations Room in the No. 11 Group Battle of Britain Bunker
Do 17s in close formation. The view is towards the left rear of the pilot's seat.