We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
ADOLF GALLANDAnd most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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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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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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