And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
ADOLF GALLANDOnly in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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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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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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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.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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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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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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