That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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