Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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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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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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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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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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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