Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
ADOLF GALLANDWe have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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