We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
ADOLF GALLANDDuring the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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.
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