Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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This was my impression.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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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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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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