German ace pilots -battle of Britain?

The Battle of Britain was a pivotal air campaign of the Second World War, fought between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe over control of the skies over the United Kingdom. While there were many highly skilled and successful German fighter pilots, collectively known as "Experten" (experts), participating in the battle, some of the most notable German flying aces during this period included:

1. Erich Alfred Hartmann: Hartmann is generally regarded as the most successful fighter pilot in history, achieving 352 aerial victories during World War II, most of which occurred on the Eastern Front. He flew both the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Messerschmitt Bf 110. Hartmann participated in the Battle of Britain but played a much more prominent role in the later stages of the war against the Soviet Union.

2. Adolf Galland: A highly decorated Luftwaffe general and leading fighter pilot, Galland claimed 104 aerial victories during World War II. He commanded fighter units during the Battle of Britain and later became the General of Fighters for the Luftwaffe.

3. Werner Mölders: Mölders was another prominent Luftwaffe ace, credited with 115 victories, mostly achieved on the Eastern Front. He served during the early stages of the Battle of Britain before shifting his attention to the Eastern Front.

4. Günther Rall: Rall accumulated 275 confirmed aerial victories during World War II, earning him the nickname "Der Stahlhelm" ("The Steel Helmet"). While he did participate in the Battle of Britain, his significant achievements came during the later stages of the war on the Eastern Front.

5. Johannes Wiese: Wiese was a successful German fighter pilot, credited with 133 victories during World War II. He served during the Battle of Britain but achieved most of his victories during engagements against the Allied bombers over Germany.

6. Hans-Joachim Marseille: Marseille was a prolific fighter pilot, scoring 158 victories, primarily against aircraft on the North African Front. Although he did not directly participate in the Battle of Britain, his exceptional marksmanship and skill have made him a notable figure in German aviation history.

It's worth noting that the majority of these aces became renowned for their achievements in later stages of the war, primarily on the Eastern Front or in the Mediterranean theater. While skilled German pilots were present during the Battle of Britain, the RAF fighter pilots, known as "The Few," managed to secure an important British victory, decisively shaping the course of the conflict.