The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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