The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
ADOLF GALLANDAt this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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This was my impression.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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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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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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