If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
ADOLF GALLANDThe first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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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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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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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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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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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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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters
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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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