The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
ADOLF GALLANDThis is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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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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This was my impression.
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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