The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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This often results in improving one’s own 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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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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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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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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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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