I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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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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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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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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