I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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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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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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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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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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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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