When did Galland cease to command the German Fighter Force?
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Galland ceased to command the German Fighter Force in January 1945. He was relieved of his command by Hermann Göring, the head of the Luftwaffe, for criticizing the leadership of the German air force. Galland was a highly decorated and successful fighter pilot, and his removal from command was seen as a sign of the declining fortunes of the German air force.
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