This often results in improving one’s own position.
ADOLF GALLAND“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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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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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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