I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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