It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
ADOLF GALLANDAnd 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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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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This was my impression.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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