I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDNever abandon the possibility of attack.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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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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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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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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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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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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This was my impression.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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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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