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

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.

The German Luftwaffe always fought without any reserves. This is also the reason why we have pilots with extremely high numbers of victories.

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.

According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.

Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.

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