Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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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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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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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 had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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