When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
ADOLF GALLANDAggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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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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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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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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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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