I made a written report which is still today in existence.
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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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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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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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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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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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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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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