I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDIt’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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“He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing,” is one of the fundamental rules of defense.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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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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Perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed cockpit was an impossible thing, because you should smell the enemy.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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Flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.
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