Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
ADOLF GALLANDThe fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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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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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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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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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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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