Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
ADOLF GALLANDI had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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 was my impression.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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