I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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This was my impression.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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