I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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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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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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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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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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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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