If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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This was my impression.
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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