The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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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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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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