I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDWe couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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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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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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This was my impression.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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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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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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