This was my impression.
ADOLF GALLANDThis was my impression.
ADOLF GALLANDThis aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
ADOLF GALLANDI was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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 GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
ADOLF GALLANDIf we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
ADOLF GALLANDWill bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDLater when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDAccording to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
ADOLF GALLANDThis is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
ADOLF GALLANDI would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
ADOLF GALLAND