Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
ADOLF GALLANDAs a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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To use a fighter as a fighter-bomber when the strength of the fighter arm is inadequate to achieve air superiority is putting the cart before the horse.
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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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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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This was my impression.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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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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