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.
ADOLF GALLANDI was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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