Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDThe war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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