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 airplanegoodpilot Change image and share on social
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 changeloseoutcome Change image and share on social
We had at our disposal the first operational jet, which superseded by at least 150 knots the fastest American and English fighters. This was a unique situation. Adolf Galland americandisposalenglish Change image and share on social
We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were allowed to be used as fighters - as interceptors. And out of this fifty, there were never more than 25 operational. So we had only a very, very few. Adolf Galland aircraftallowbuild share on social
When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm, I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter. And that's when we did it. I think we did it. Adolf Galland armfighterfire Change image and share on social
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. Adolf Galland aircraftcompletelydesign share on social
The throttles could only move very, very slowly, always watching the temperature, always watching. And even in throttling back, you could bust it, even being very careful. Adolf Galland backbustcareful Change image and share on social
I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere. Adolf Galland africafighterfrance Change image and share on social
And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights. Adolf Galland flightlosepilot Change image and share on social
It's unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance. Adolf Galland aircraftbalancesquadron Change image and share on social
