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
ADOLF GALLANDThe fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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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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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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