It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
ADOLF GALLANDAttack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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This was my impression.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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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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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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