Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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This was my impression.
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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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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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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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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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