I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDNine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
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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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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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This was my impression.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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.
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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