This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
ADOLF GALLANDTo be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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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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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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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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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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