The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.
ADOLF GALLANDThis aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he posses
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If we could have had in ’44, ah, let’s say three hundred operational
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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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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Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed.
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Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability.
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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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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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If we would have had the 262 at our disposal – even with all the delays
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