We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
ADOLF GALLANDSuperior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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