I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
ADOLF GALLAND- The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
ADOLF GALLANDThis often results in improving one’s own position.
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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
ADOLF GALLANDAs interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
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Tie 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
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
ADOLF GALLANDOr by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
ADOLF GALLANDAttack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
ADOLF GALLANDSuperior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
ADOLF GALLANDThe German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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