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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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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Air Angel First Flying Jet Propulsion Time
I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Aircraft Early Existence Knew Position
This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Improving Often Own Position Results
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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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Air Shot Sound Through Whistling
Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Airplane Good Nine Pilot War World
I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Action Aggressive Hunter Passion Spirit
When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Arm Fighter Fired General Giving Post Thinking
As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Like Pyramid Seemed Turned War World
The fighter in the opening of a dogfight must detect the opponent as early as possible in order to attain a superior position for the attack.
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Attack Detect Dogfight Position Possible Superior
Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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Again Complexes Frustration Luck never Suffer Themselves
This was my impression.
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Impression Mine
Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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Circumstance Denied Either First Opponent Unfortunately Victory

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