It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot.
ADOLF GALLANDI 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.
More Adolf Galland Quotes
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Aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.
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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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This was my impression.
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Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy.
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I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter.
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The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of ’42, in Russia.
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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 first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in ‘42 – even in my position.
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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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At this time, the aircraft was completely secret.
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And that’s when we did it. I think we did it.
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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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Superior technical achievements – used correctly both strategically and tactically
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The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves.
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