Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
ADOLF GALLANDToday it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
ADOLF GALLANDMany to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDWe have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
ADOLF GALLANDI first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
ADOLF GALLANDThe 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.
ADOLF GALLANDI was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDAn excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
ADOLF GALLANDLater when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
ADOLF GALLANDAnd that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
ADOLF GALLANDOr by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
ADOLF GALLANDThe first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
ADOLF GALLANDWhen I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
ADOLF GALLAND