Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
ADOLF GALLANDAttack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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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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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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