Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
ADOLF GALLANDThe battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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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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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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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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