The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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