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The Star of Africa: Hans-Joachim Marseille And German Ace Günther Rall

Hans-Joachim Marseille: The "Star of Africa" and his Legendary Bf 109 and a documentary about Gunther Rall (Günther Rall), Germany's last ace, filmed shortly before his death (October 4, 2009). Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary story of Hans-Joachim Marseille, a German fighter ace whose aerial prowess and daring exploits during World War II earned him the nickname "The Star of Africa." This captivating documentary delves deep into the life and career of this enigmatic pilot, exploring his meteoric rise to fame, his unorthodox tactics, and his tragic demise at the young age of 22. From a young age, Marseille displayed a natural talent for flying, and his passion for aviation only grew stronger as he entered adulthood. Joining the Luftwaffe in 1938, he quickly distinguished himself as a skilled and fearless pilot. His early career was marked by a series of daring aerial engagements, but it was in the skies over North Africa that Marseille truly cemented his legacy. The Desert Fox of the Skies: Flying the iconic Messerschmitt Bf 109, Marseille became a terror to Allied pilots, racking up an astonishing 158 victories in just 15 months. His aggressive tactics, lightning-fast reflexes, and exceptional marksmanship made him a formidable opponent, earning him the respect and admiration of his comrades and the fear of his enemies. The Bf 109, a versatile and highly capable fighter aircraft, played a crucial role in Marseille's success. Its speed, agility, and powerful armament made it a perfect match for his aggressive style of combat. Marseille's mastery of the Bf 109 was so complete that he was able to push the aircraft to its limits, performing maneuvers that few other pilots could replicate. Despite his undeniable skill and accomplishments, Marseille was a complex and controversial figure. He was known for his flamboyant personality, his disregard for authority, and his penchant for partying. He also struggled with the emotional toll of combat, and his personal life was often tumultuous. Günther Rall was born on March 10th, 1918. He was a highly decorated German military aviator, officer, and General whose military career spanned nearly forty years. Rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind Gerhard Barkhorn, who was second, and Erich Hartmann, who was first. Rall was born in Gaggenau, the German Empire, in March 1918. Rall grew up in the Weimar Republic. In 1933 the Nazi Party seized power, and Rall, deciding upon a military career, joined the Wehrmacht in 1936 to train as an infantry soldier. Rall transferred to the Luftwaffe soon after, and he qualified as a fighter pilot in 1938. Bf 109 General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 8.95 m (29 ft 4 in) Wingspan: 9.925 m (32 ft 7 in) Height: 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) Wing area: 16.05 m2 (172.8 sq ft) Airfoil: NACA 2R1 14.2; tip: NACA 2R1 11.35[86] Empty weight: 2,247 kg (4,954 lb) Gross weight: 3,148 kg (6,940 lb) Max takeoff weight: 3,400 kg (7,496 lb) Powerplant: 1 × Daimler-Benz DB 605A-1 V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engine 1,475 PS (1,455 hp; 1,085 kW) Propellers: 3-bladed VDM 9-12087, 3 m (9 ft 10 in) diameter light-alloy constant-speed propeller Performance Maximum speed: 520 km/h (320 mph, 280 kn) at sea level 588 km/h (365 mph; 317 kn) at 4,000 m (13,123 ft) 642 km/h (399 mph; 347 kn) at 6,300 m (20,669 ft) 622 km/h (386 mph; 336 kn) at 8,000 m (26,247 ft) Cruise speed: 590 km/h (370 mph, 320 kn) at 6,000 m (19,685 ft) Range: 880–1,144 km (547–711 mi, 475–618 nmi) Combat range: 440–572 km (273–355 mi, 238–309 nmi) 440-572 km to the front and back home Ferry range: 1,144–1,994 km (711–1,239 mi, 618–1,077 nmi) 1144 without and 1994 with drop tank Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,000 ft) Rate of climb: 20.1 m/s (3,960 ft/min) Wing loading: 196 kg/m2 (40 lb/sq ft) Power/mass: 0.344 kW/kg (0.209 hp/lb) Armament Guns: 2 × 13 mm (.51 in) synchronized MG 131 machine guns with 300 rpg 1 × 20 mm (.78 in) MG 151/20 cannon as centerline Motorkanone with 200 rpg or 1 x 30 mm (1.18 in) MK 108 cannon as centerline Motorkanone with 65 rpg (G-6/U4 variant) 2 × 20 mm MG 151/20 underwing cannon pods with 135 rpg (optional kit—Rüstsatz VI) Rockets: 2 × 21 cm (8 in) Wfr. Gr. 21 rockets (G-6 with BR21) Bombs: 1 × 250 kg (551 lb) bomb or 4 × 50 kg (110 lb) bombs or 1 × 300-litre (79 US gal) drop tank Avionics FuG 16Z radio Watch more aircraft, heroes, and their stories and missions ➤    / @dronescapes   To support/join the channel ➤    / @dronescapes   IG ➤   / dronescapesvideos   FB ➤   / dronescapesvideos   X/Twitter ➤ https://dronescapes.video/2p89vedj THREADS ➤ https://www.threads.net/@dronescapesv... #aviation #marseille #ww2