We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
ADOLF GALLANDThe German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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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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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
ADOLF GALLANDFor the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
ADOLF GALLANDLike the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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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.
ADOLF GALLANDI 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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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
ADOLF GALLANDFlying is more than a sport and more than a job
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
ADOLF GALLANDAccompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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And for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.
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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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
ADOLF GALLANDThe colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
ADOLF GALLANDPerhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDI first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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.
ADOLF GALLANDTo 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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
ADOLF GALLANDSuperior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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