Never abandon the possibility of attack.
ADOLF GALLANDIt’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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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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This was my impression.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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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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