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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.

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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Delay Disposal Offensive Our Three
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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Country Lost Perhaps Started Winter
Flying is more than a sport and more than a job
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Flying Inspirational Job Life More Passion Sport
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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Attack Detect Dogfight Position Possible Superior
According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
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Command Elite Fighter Goering High Suppose
And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
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First Flight Lost Most Pilot
Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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Favorable Hunter Kill Maneuver Position Prey Stalk Unnoticed
It’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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Aircraft Balance Squadron Twelve Unbelievable
I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Aircraft Early Existence Knew Position
Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Changed Outcome Russia War Winter
The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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Fought German Number Pilot Reserve Victory
This often results in improving one’s own position.
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Improving Often Own Position Results
This was my impression.
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Impression Mine
No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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Engine Propeller Sound Torque Lashing Vibration
It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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Career First Frustration Influence Kill Long Say True
Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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Abandon Air Power Enemy Inferiority Possibility

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