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.

Quote by Adolf Galland

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

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

Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed...

Many pilots of the time were the opinion that a fighter pilot in a closed...

I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May '43....

I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May '43....

We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were...

We have built a total of about 1250 of this aircraft, but only fifty were...

It's unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.

It's unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.

This would only come if you have a revolutionary change in technology like the jet...

This would only come if you have a revolutionary change in technology like the jet...

I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I...

I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I...

I made a written report which is still today in existence. I have a photocopy...

I made a written report which is still today in existence. I have a photocopy...

Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed. The war was...

Of course, the outcome of the war would not have been changed. The war was...

I could not claim them because I was not supposed to be flying in combat.

I could not claim them because I was not supposed to be flying in combat.

If we would have had the 262 at our disposal - even with all the...

If we would have had the 262 at our disposal - even with all the...

We had at our disposal the first operational jet, which superseded by at least 150...

We had at our disposal the first operational jet, which superseded by at least 150...

Nine g's is good, if the pilot can stand it. We couldn't stand it. Not...

Nine g's is good, if the pilot can stand it. We couldn't stand it. Not...

The throttles could only move very, very slowly, always watching the temperature, always watching. And...

The throttles could only move very, very slowly, always watching the temperature, always watching. And...