Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
ADOLF GALLANDAn excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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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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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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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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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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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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