I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
ADOLF GALLANDThis aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems
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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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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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The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first.
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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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It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
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An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side.
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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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Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill
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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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As interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few.
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I made a written report which is still today in existence.
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Nine g’s is good, if the pilot can stand it.
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This aircraft didn’t have any priority in design or production.
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You could smell them because of the oil they were burning.
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No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller.
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The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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That day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that’s for sure.
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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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To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.
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Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy’s plans.
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Later when asked what it felt like, I said, “It felt as though angels were pushing”.
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For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion.
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May ‘43.
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