I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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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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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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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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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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