Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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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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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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This was my impression.
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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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