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 GALLANDFlying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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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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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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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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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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This was my impression.
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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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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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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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