December 2021 Auction

Biographical Book "Mölders and his Men" 1942

This auction ended on December 5, 2021.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

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Description

Biographical book "Mölders und seine Männer" (Mölders and his Men) published in 1942. Written by Oberstleutnant Fritz von Forell. Good condition with dust jacket. Hard cover.Werner Mölders (18 March 1913 – 22 November 1941) was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot, wing commander, and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War. He became the first pilot in aviation history to claim 100 aerial victories—that is, 100 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—and was highly decorated for his achievements. Mölders was instrumental in the development of new fighter tactics that led to the finger-four formation. He died in an air crash in which he was a passenger.****************IMPORTANT! We ship this article from our office in Europe*************