Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
ADOLF GALLANDI would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
ADOLF GALLANDAccording to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
ADOLF GALLANDThe German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
ADOLF GALLANDAs a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
ADOLF GALLANDWe couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
ADOLF GALLANDI had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
ADOLF GALLANDLater when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
ADOLF GALLANDTo be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
ADOLF GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
ADOLF GALLANDThis often results in improving one’s own position.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
ADOLF GALLANDThat day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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