The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
ADOLF GALLANDIt’s unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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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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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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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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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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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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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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Never abandon the possibility of attack.
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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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Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
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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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