An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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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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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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