I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
ADOLF GALLANDThis often results in improving one’s own position.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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