Bick of the 115th panzer grenadier regiment stopped his car at a remote site near sidi abdel rahman on the northern coastline of egypt. Apart from books i stock both genuine, hand signed military autographs in unique montages, as well as more affordable military preprinted signature displays in limited editions, which are perfect for gifts and look fantastic displayed in the home or office. Heatonlewis books hansjoachim marseille autographed books sold by the authors. Hansjoachim marseille was, according to general adolf galland, an unequalled virtuoso among the fighter pilots. He was best known for his aerial battles during the north african campaign pin by paolo marzioli.
The book combines the story of marseille with a more general account of events during the period he was a fighter pilot. Ace profile hauptmann hansjoachim jochen marseille. According to hans ring a vivid account is given in this book. First of all its a complete biography, which means that it doesnt focus exclusively on the war achievements of that very talented fighter pilot but it also recounts many details of his family and social life. Marseille with erwin rommel seated in the rear gunners position a ju87b stuka, belonging to kurt kuhlmey. The life story of the star of africa franz kurowski a tribute to one of the top fighter aces of the world war ii.
Sometimes there is too much of summing up scores but all in all still a nice book. O ne of the real playboys among the experten was hansjoachim marseille. Hansjoachim marseille was a luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during world war ii. As for marseille, he wasnt expected to enter the military. I was looking for some time for a decent biography of hans joachim marseille, one of the most charismatic aces of world war ii, and this. This is hauptmann captain hansjoachim marseille, the german ww2 fighter ace known to the axis forces as the star of africa on the extreme left and corporal mathew mathias letulu, a south african prisoner of war who was pressed into becoming his batman personal assistant to an officer in 1942 but. Corporal mathew mathias letulu the observation post. Star of africa hansjoachim marseille neumann,woldenga,rodel. Charlotte marie johanna pauline gertrud riemer and hauptmann siegfried georg martin marseille, a family with paternal huguenot ancestry, in berlincharlottenburg berliner strasse 164 on december 1919 at 11.
Its a little blurry cause i took the photo with my ipod from my new book that came today. The life story of the star of africa schiffer military history hardcover february 1, 1994 on. An illustrated tribute to the luftwaffes star of africa robert tate on. Luftwaffe north african campaign german submarines north african campaign german submarines. Hansjoachim marseille december 1919 30 september 1942. Schiffer publishing german fighter ace hansjoachim marseille. An illustrated tribute to the luftwaffes star of africa 9780764329401 by tate, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The star of africa is a biography of the dramatic life and meteoric career of german luftwaffe captain hans joachim marseille, known to germans and allies alike during world war ii as the star of africa.
Hansjoachim marseille marseille, history, north african. Hansjoachim marseille lufts most famous ace, rare signed photo. Hans joachim marseille was arguably the greatest fighter pilot who ever lived. He is noted for his aerial battles during the north african campaign and his bohemian lifestyle. Hansjoachim marseille marseille, luftwaffe pilot, star.
Star of africa hansjoachim marseille neumann,woldenga. The last entry in his flight book by eduard neumann read. This was during rommels first visit to jg27 where the men all discussed clive caldwells actions of shooting one of their pilots in his parachute. Flying ace autograph books fighter pilot luftwaffe north africa rare. His first 7 victoriesall spitfireswere achieved over the english channel during the battle of britain. Mar 17, 2017 this pin was discovered by willy coop.
This is an extraordinary featured photograph for a variety of reasons. Hans joachim marseille signed photo photos and paper items forum. Star of africa neumann,woldenga,rodel hansjoachim marseille was, according to general. Hansjoachim jochen marseille the star of africa by stephen sherman, dec. Forcephoto pinfighter pilotluftwaffearmed forcesworld war ii heatonlewis books hansjoachim marseille autographed books sold by the authors. As to his surname, he was a descendent of french huguenots who fled france during its purge of that sect. The dual started at high altitude and during almost eleven minutes, the two fighters jousted to a draw.
Start by marking hans joachim marseille as want to read. World famous top luftwaffe ace of africa battle, with the most weswt victories. The identity of this later victory, achieved on 23 september 1940, is believed by one source to be the future german ace hans joachim marseille. His reputation and persona was at its most illustrious peak just before his accidental death. A history is my lifetimes passion and i dream that my hv1975m store will be a fantastic place for the collectors. See more ideas about marseille, luftwaffe and north african campaign. He was among germanys most accomplished flying aces during wwii though he hated killing. A combat report signed by star of africa ace hansjoachim marseille kc wdiamonds a combat report, measuring 210x298mm, extremely fine condition with some creasing. His success was valuable propaganda for the nazis yet he see more. Hansjoachim marseille was born on december, 1919 in berlin, germany. Hans joachim jochen2 walter rudolf siegfried marseille was born to charlotte maiden name. This is hauptmann captain hans joachim marseille, the german ww2 fighter ace known to the axis forces as the star of africa on the extreme left and corporal mathew mathias letulu, a south african prisoner of war who was pressed into becoming his batman personal assistant to an officer in 1942 but.
Mellow night jazz relaxing saxophone jazz music chill out music for work, study cafe music bgm channel 4,551 watching live now. Fighter pilots have always had an eye for the ladies, but marseille. We refer to many books as reference books simply because we can get specific information from. Hans joachim marseille star of africa diamondswinner of luftwaffe knights cross with oakleaves, swords and diamonds. His success was valuable propaganda for the nazis yet he. Hansjoachim marseille was a german luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during world war ii. Discussion in photographs and documents started by kaipetri, jan 23, 2007. His father, siegfried, was an army officer in wwi, and a general during wwii. As a child, he had been rather sickly and almost died from influenza. It was signed in september 1987 at the annual treffen of jg27. An illustrated tribute to the luftwaffes star of africa by robert tate isbn. The greatest air aces ever hansjoachim marseille the star of africa documentary. Hans joachim marseille 1920 1942 german ace serving principally in north africa, he had 158 kills in 482 sorties.
I was looking for some time for a decent biography of hans joachim marseille, one of the most charismatic aces of world war ii, and this book exceeded all my wildest expectations. The life story of the star of africa a tribute to one of the top fighter aces of the world war ii. The story of hans marseille, the rogue luftwaffe ace who dominated the wwii skies at. Flying ace fighter pilot german army luftwaffe hunny bunny fighter pilot german army luftwaffe hunny bunny. The seventh that day, the last of hans joachim marseille s vivid, spectacular career was the most gripping, intense and deadly challenge he had ever faced in combat. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the star of africa. Hansjoachim marseille marseille, history war, luftwaffe. Hans joachim marseille december 191930 september 1942 was a german pilot in the luftwaffe during world war ii and a flying ace. Unfollow hans joachim marseille to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
In 1941, he participated in the german invasion of russia where he died. German luftwaffe ace marseille signed photo sjs militaria. In memory of hans joachim marseille december 1919 30 september. Hauptmann hansjoachim jochen marseille hans marseille s bf 109 f4 trop skin by zfirewyvern download here at approximately midday on september 30th 1942, dr. Hans joachimmarseilles luftwaffe pilot, messerschmitt. Very fine potrait photo of the luftwaffe jagdflieger jg 27. I am busy making this movie but at a very slow pacehope to get it finished in near future. Marseille, hans joachim jochen, born on in berlin, joseph goebbels did you know was gauleiter of berlin, as a child he was physically weak and nearly died from a serious case of influenza. See more ideas about marseille, luftwaffe and fighter pilot. Marselle was awarded a knights cross with diamonds, rated by galland as the wars best pilot, killed bringing in his crippled me109. Hans joachim marseille was given the tittle the star of africa by benito mussolini and it was embraced by an adoring public and his own path in life followed that of the stars.
The greatest air aces ever hansjoachim marseille the. Nr 5094, marseille was pursued to the cap gris nez area near calais, france, and forced to take to his parachute. It is dated to may 16, 1942 and written by oberleutnant senior lieutenant hans joachim marseille of the 3rd squadron of fighter wing 27 who signed it in blue ink. Hansjoachim marseille signature axis history forum. Spoiled and pampered because of that, he never learned to respect authority and developed a reputation as a lazy, rebellious, and troublesome student. Hans joachim marseille december 1919 30 september killed in a flying accident.