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
ADOLF GALLANDThat day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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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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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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