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 GALLANDAggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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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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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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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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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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