Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDI would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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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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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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