The Messerschmitt 262 is a good example that you can be successful with superior performance. But I think this was a unique situation.
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And most of these pilots were lost during the first five flights.
Adolf Galland
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
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
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
According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
Adolf Galland
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