Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
ADOLF GALLANDAs interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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