And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
ADOLF GALLANDAccording to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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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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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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