An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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