According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
ADOLF GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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This was my impression.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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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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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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