Adolf Galland
On 22 August, the command hierarchy in JG 26 changed. "Hauptmann" Adolf Galland, who had commanded III. "Gruppe", was appointed "Geschwaderkommodore" (wing commander) of JG 26. In consequence, "Hauptmann" Gerhard Schöpfel, who had led 9. "Staffel" until then, succeeded Galland as "Gruppenkommandeur" of III. "Gruppe" and Ebeling was given command of 9. "Staffel" as "Staffelkapitän" (squadron leader).