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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.”

Quote by Adolf Galland

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

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

The book delves into the evolution, achievements, and eventual decline of the German fighter forces during World War II, providing historical context and analysis. more

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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. more

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