During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
ADOLF GALLANDWe have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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 was my impression.
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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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