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And most of these pilots were ...

And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

I could not claim them because...

I could not claim them because I was not supposed to be flying in combat.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

I had to inspect all fighter u...

I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

I made a written report which ...

I made a written report which is still today in existence. 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. This was my impression.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

I would like to mention that I...

I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May '43. At this time, the aircraft was completely secret. I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in '42 - even in my position. This aircraft didn't have any priority in design or production.

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If we would have had the 262 a...

If we would have had the 262 at our disposal - even with all the delays - if we could have had in '44, ah, let's say three hundred operational, that day we could have stopped the American daytime bombing offensive, that's for sure.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

In the last months we got pilo...

In the last months we got pilots who had fifty hours total flying time, including five hours of the operational aircraft. It's not very much.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

It's unbelievable what one squ...

It's unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

The first rule of all air comb...

The first rule of all air combat is to see the opponent first. Like the hunter who stalks his prey and maneuvers himself unnoticed into the most favourable position for the kill, 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.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

Today it is even more importan...

Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems, perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.

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An excellent weapon and luck h...

An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side. To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.

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It is true to say that the fir...

It is true to say that the first kill can influence the whole future career of a fighter pilot. Many to whom the first victory over the opponent has been long denied either by unfortunate circumstances or by bad luck can suffer from frustration or develop complexes they may never rid themselves of again.

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As a fighter pilot I know from...

As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success, which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.

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Only in the spirit of attack, ...

Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart, will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.

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The battle is tough but if you...

The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

Flying is more than a sport an...

Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

When I was fired from my post ...

When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm, I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter. And that's when we did it. I think we did it.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

Their element is to attack, to...

Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy. Only in this way can the eager and skillful fighter pilot display his ability. 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: aggressive spirit, joy of action, and the passion of the hunter.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

When I was fired from my post ...

When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm, I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter. And that's when we did it. I think we did it.

Adolf Galland 47 quotes

We have built a total of about...

We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters - 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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