And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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