As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
ADOLF GALLANDTie 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
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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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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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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This was my impression.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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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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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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