The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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To use a fighter as a fighter-bomber when the strength of the fighter arm is inadequate to achieve air superiority is putting the cart before the horse.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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