It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
ADOLF GALLANDTo 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.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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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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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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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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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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This was my impression.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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