Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
ADOLF GALLANDI would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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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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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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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