If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
ADOLF GALLANDNine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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The fighter in the opening of a dogfight must detect the opponent as early as possible in order to attain a superior position for the attack.
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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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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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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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