I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDTo be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
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This was my impression.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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