Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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This was my impression.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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