Adolf Galland Quotes

Germany, Aviator
March 19, 1912 – February, 9, 1996.

Adolf Joseph Ferdinand Galland (19 March 1912 – 9 February 1996) was a German Luftwaffe general and flying ace who served throughout the Second World War in Europe. He flew 705 combat missions, and fought on the Western Front and in the Defence of the Reich. On four occasions, he survived being shot down, and he was credited with 104 aerial victories, all of them against the Western Allies.

Also known as Soldier

Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed. The war was lost perhaps, when it was started. At least it was lost in the winter of '42, in Russia.

Adolf Galland
- War
- Lost
- Winter
As a fighter pilot I know from my own experiences how decisive surprise and luck can be for success, which in the long run comes only to the one who combines daring with cool thinking.

Adolf Galland
- Thinking
- Long
- Success

Nine g's is good, if the pilot can stand it. We couldn't stand it. Not in the airplanes of World War II.

Adolf Galland
- World
- Good
- War
I made a written report which is still today in existence. I have a photocopy of it, and I am saying that in production this aircraft could perhaps substitute for three propeller- driven aircraft of the best existing type. This was my impression.

Adolf Galland
- Today
- Existence
- Made
According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.

Adolf Galland
- High
- Fighter
- Command
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.

Adolf Galland
- Long
- May
- Bad
An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side. To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.

Adolf Galland
- Successful
- Luck
- Fighter