Never abandon the possibility of attack.
ADOLF GALLANDNever abandon the possibility of attack.
ADOLF GALLANDWe couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
ADOLF GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
ADOLF GALLANDNine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
ADOLF GALLANDThis aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
ADOLF GALLANDIf we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
ADOLF GALLANDLater when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
ADOLF GALLANDThe battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
ADOLF GALLAND“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
ADOLF GALLANDMany to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDI first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDTie 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 GALLANDFlying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
ADOLF GALLANDWhich in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
ADOLF GALLANDAs a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
ADOLF GALLAND