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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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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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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I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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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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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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