“Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart, will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.” HeartMayMatterSpiritBornBraveFighterCongratulationsAircraftBrave Heart 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
“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.” FirstsMaySecretExistenceDesignPositionProductionsPrioritiesAircraft Author:Adolf Galland
“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.” FirstsMayLongHas BeensWholeSufferingCareersInfluenceVictoryCircumstancesLuckComplexesFighterOpponentsFrustrationAviationCombatDeniedPilotsUnfortunateBad LuckFighter PilotUnfortunate CircumstancesFuture Careers 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
