Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
ADOLF GALLANDAccompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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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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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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