Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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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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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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The fighter in the opening of a dogfight must detect the opponent as early as possible in order to attain a superior position for the attack.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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This was my impression.
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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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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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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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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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