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Born in 1912 Adolf Galland became the youngest "General der Jagdflieger" (General of Fighters) in November 1941 at the age of 29. One of Germany's best known Luftwaffe Aces with 104 "kills", Galland was also famous for his alleged remark "give me a staffel of Spitfires". This remark was allegedly made during the actual Battle of Britain in 1940 to Hermann Göring when he questioned the bravery of the escort pilots led by Galland. However Galland denied he ever made the remark. Adolf Galland was seen by Allied pilots as a brave adversary who cared about those around him. He died at age 83 on February 9, 1996.- Graduated from secondary school in 1965. Senior civil service career, city inspector from 1970 to 1973. 1972 to 1973 civilian service.
From 1973 to 1980, managing director and head of administration at institutions of the SJD "Die Falken".
Joined the SPD in 1967, member of the SPD federal executive committee.
Member of the Bundestag since 1980; deputy chairman of the SPD parliamentary group for finance and budget.