The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
ADOLF GALLANDThe war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type.
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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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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