“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
ADOLF GALLANDI had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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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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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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