I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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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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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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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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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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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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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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