We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
ADOLF GALLANDCan beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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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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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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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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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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