Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDMany to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDI would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
ADOLF GALLANDAs a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
ADOLF GALLANDThis was my impression.
ADOLF GALLANDWhich in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
ADOLF GALLANDAccording to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
ADOLF GALLANDOr by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
ADOLF GALLANDTie 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
ADOLF GALLANDThis often results in improving one’s own position.
ADOLF GALLANDAnd for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
ADOLF GALLANDAggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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.
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
ADOLF GALLANDToday it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
ADOLF GALLANDThe German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
ADOLF GALLAND