The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
ADOLF GALLANDI was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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.
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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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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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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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This was my impression.
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