If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
ADOLF GALLANDI made a written report which is still today in existence.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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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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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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This was my impression.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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To use a fighter as a fighter-bomber when the strength of the fighter arm is inadequate to achieve air superiority is putting the cart before the horse.
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