Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances
ADOLF GALLANDThis aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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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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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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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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Can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
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This was my impression.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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This often results in improving one’s own position.
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