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  • 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.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Adolf Galland Quotes , Frustration Quotes , Careers Quotes
  • 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.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Adolf Galland Quotes , Air Quotes , Order Quotes
  • For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion. No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller. Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air. Later when asked what it felt like, I said, "It felt as though angels were pushing".
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Adolf Galland Quotes , Angel Quotes , Air Quotes