During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
ADOLF GALLANDMany to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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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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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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This was my impression.
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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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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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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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