Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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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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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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