I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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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 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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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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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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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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