We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
ADOLF GALLANDNine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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To use a fighter as a fighter-bomber when the strength of the fighter arm is inadequate to achieve air superiority is putting the cart before the horse.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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