Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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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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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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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 fighter in the opening of a dogfight must detect the opponent as early as possible in order to attain a superior position for the attack.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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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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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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