Adolf Galland: Fighter

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

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

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“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

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

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“The fighter must seek battle in the air.”

Adolf Galland

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.”

Adolf Galland

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

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