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.
ADOLF GALLANDIt is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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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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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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This was my impression.
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