Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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To use a fighter as a fighter-bomber when the strength of the fighter arm is inadequate to achieve air superiority is putting the cart before the horse.
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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The fighter in the opening of a dogfight must detect the opponent as early as possible in order to attain a superior position for the attack.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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This was my impression.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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