“I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.”

Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.

Flying is more than a sport and more than a job

Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances

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

It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.

The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down

I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.

No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.

We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters

The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.

This often results in improving one’s own position.

The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.

At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.

Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems

Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill

Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.

Changing the direction of a large company is like trying to turn an aircraft carrier.

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.

This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.

It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.

We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters

At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.

Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.

Mankind spends much more on training pilots of aircraft than it does to train the nuclear reactor operators.