As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
ADOLF GALLANDOf course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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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 first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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To use a fighter as a fighter-bomber when the strength of the fighter arm is inadequate to achieve air superiority is putting the cart before the horse.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
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