It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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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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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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