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.
ADOLF GALLANDThis often results in improving one’s own position.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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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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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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This was my impression.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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