We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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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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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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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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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