You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
ADOLF GALLANDYou could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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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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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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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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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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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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