The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
ADOLF GALLANDIf we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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