The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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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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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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