Adolf Galland: Air

Adolf Galland was German World War II general and fighter pilot. Explore interesting quotes on air.

Adolf Galland: 18 quotes1 like

“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.”

Quoted in "The First and the Last," 1954.
The First and the Last (1954)

“The fighter must seek battle in the air.”

Quoted in "Duel of Eagles" - Page 330 - by Peter Townsend - History - 2001.

“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.”

Quoted in "The First and the Last," 1954.
The First and the Last (1954)