Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDWhen I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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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 the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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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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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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