Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDTo 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.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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