Home / Authors / Adolf Galland

Adolf Galland Quotes

Author

Adolf Galland, a renowned German pilot during World War II, was known as the 'Red Baron.' He was exceptional in aerial combat, credited with downing 87 enemy aircraft, making him one of the most successful pilots in the German Air Force.

Filter quotes by topic

All Fighter Aviation Pilots Combat Fighter Pilot Air Power Aircraft Airpower Firsts Air Enemy Flight Has Beens Ifs Luck May Position Superiors Used War

Famous Adolf Galland Quotes

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

Firsts Lost Five Flight Pilots

Author:Adolf Galland

“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".”

Firsts Said Felt Sound Air Shots Angel First Time Flying Flight Aviation Pushing Engines Vibrations Jet Whistling Propulsion Torque Propeller

Author:Adolf Galland

“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.”

Firsts May Secret Existence Design Position Productions Priorities Aircraft

Author:Adolf Galland

“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.”

Firsts Order Air Position Superiors Opening Fighter Opponents Aviation Combat Hunters Prey Stalking Unnoticed

Book:The first and the last: the rise and fall of the German fighter forces, 1938-1945

Source: The first and the last: the rise and fall of the German fighter forces, 1938-1945

“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.”

Source: The first and the last: the rise and fall of the German fighter forces, 1938-1945

About the Author

Born: March 19, 1912
Died: February 9, 1996
Known for: Author
Quotes: 29

Books & Sources

The first and the last: the rise and fall of the German fighter forces, 1938-1945Related source material

The First and the Last: The Rise and Fall of the German Fighter Forces, 1938-1954Related source material

Similar Authors

Robin OldsBrowse related quotes
Werner MoldersBrowse related quotes
Ron McKeownBrowse related quotes
David McCampbellBrowse related quotes
Jimmy DoolittleBrowse related quotes
Thomas McGuireBrowse related quotes
Manfred von RichthofenBrowse related quotes
Erich HartmannBrowse related quotes
Charles H. MacDonaldBrowse related quotes
John Trevor GodfreyBrowse related quotes