I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
ADOLF GALLANDThis 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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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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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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During the Battle of Britain the question “fighter or fighter-bomber?” had been decided once and for all
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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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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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Will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.
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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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Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart,
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Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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Which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.
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