"He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing," is one of the fundamental rules of defense.

Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems, perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.

An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side. To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.

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.

During the Battle of Britain the question "fighter or fighter-bomber?" had been decided once and for all: The fighter can only be used as a bomb carrier with lasting effect when sufficient air superiority has been won.

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

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