Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
ADOLF GALLANDMany to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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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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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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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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