If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
ADOLF GALLANDAt this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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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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The fighter in the opening of a dogfight must detect the opponent as early as possible in order to attain a superior position for the attack.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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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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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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