This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
ADOLF GALLANDYou could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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 often results in improving one’s own position.
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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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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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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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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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