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 More Quotes by Adolf Galland More Quotes From Adolf Galland 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. Adolf Galland bombers horse air The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down, and for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast. Adolf Galland pyramids war world The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves. This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories. Adolf Galland pilots victory numbers During the Battle of Britain the question "fighter or fighter-bomber?" had been decided once and for all: The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won. Adolf Galland bombers battle air 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. Adolf Galland priorities design secret According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite. Adolf Galland command goering fighter I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere. Adolf Galland norway france russia 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 delay offensive three I could not claim them because I was not supposed to be flying in combat. Adolf Galland claim them because flying The throttles could only move very, very slowly, always watching the temperature, always watching. And even in throttling back, you could bust it, even being very careful. Adolf Galland watching back you always We had at our disposal the first operational jet, which superseded by at least 150 knots the fastest American and English fighters. This was a unique situation. Adolf Galland english american situation unique This would only come if you have a revolutionary change in technology like the jet brought about. Adolf Galland like you technology change
