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

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

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

Balance

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

Change

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

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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