It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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This was my impression.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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