I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
ADOLF GALLANDFor the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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We couldn’t stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.
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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 had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm
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