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
ADOLF GALLANDNever abandon the possibility of attack.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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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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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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