Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDWhich in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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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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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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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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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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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