Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
ADOLF GALLANDI was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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This was my impression.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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