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.
ADOLF GALLANDTo 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.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDNever abandon the possibility of attack.
ADOLF GALLANDIf we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
ADOLF GALLANDAggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
ADOLF GALLANDThe battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
ADOLF GALLANDAnd that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
ADOLF GALLANDMany 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.
ADOLF GALLANDAs a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
ADOLF GALLANDI first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDI was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDWhen I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
ADOLF GALLANDAttack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
ADOLF GALLANDI would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
ADOLF GALLAND