As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
ADOLF GALLANDTo be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
-
-
According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
ADOLF GALLAND -
“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
ADOLF GALLAND -
This was my impression.
ADOLF GALLAND -
Never abandon the possibility of attack.
ADOLF GALLAND -
Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
ADOLF GALLAND -
Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
ADOLF GALLAND -
This often results in improving one’s own position.
ADOLF GALLAND -
Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
ADOLF GALLAND -
We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
ADOLF GALLAND -
I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
ADOLF GALLAND -
And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
ADOLF GALLAND -
Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
ADOLF GALLAND -
Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
ADOLF GALLAND -
No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
ADOLF GALLAND -
I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
ADOLF GALLAND