The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.
ADOLF GALLANDIt’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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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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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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This was my impression.
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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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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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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