It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
ADOLF GALLANDThat day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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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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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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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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This was my impression.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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