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

For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion. No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller. Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air. Later when asked what it felt like, I said, "It felt as though angels were pushing".

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

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

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

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

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.