It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
ADOLF GALLAND
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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland 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.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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