Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
ADOLF GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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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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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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