I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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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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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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This was my impression.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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