I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDAggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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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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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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 had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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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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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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