The 'Great Debate' - Spitfire vs BF109

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by 6S.Manu

Fantasies like this one?

No wonder Galland asked for a squadron of Spitfires...

OK, Galland states in his memoirs, The First and the Last, that he asked for an "...outfit of Spitfires, for his group..."

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by Seadog

OK, Galland states in his memoirs, The First and the Last, that he asked for an "...outfit of Spitfires, for his group..."

Inadmissible using Farbers logic, Galland wen't on to say it was out of frustration and had no bearing on how he rated the Spitfire but of course being a human recounting a tale from the past he obviously didn't know what he was speaking about and he probably really did wan't a squadron of Spitfires.

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

Inadmissible using Farbers logic, Galland wen't on to say it was out of frustration and had no bearing on how he rated the Spitfire but of course being a human recounting a tale from the past he obviously didn't know what he was speaking about and he probably really did wan't a squadron of Spitfires.

Hmm so we can also discount Gallands assement of the 109e/Spitfire as being "...not so suitable for purely defensive purposes as the Spitfire, which, although a little slower, was much more manoeuvrable..."

Since we all know that the Spitfire was somewhat faster...

[TomcatViP]

Originally Posted by Seadog

OK, Galland states in his memoirs, The First and the Last, that he asked for an "...outfit of Spitfires, for his group..."

Understand that Galland was a dignitary of the Nazi regime and as such might have needed to pleased the ear of the winners. Have yuou seen the vid when he did say that ? Hve a look, you'll understand what I mean.

This anecdote was debated by historian and among prime witnesses of that "scene" when asked the question replied that they don't remember G. saying that to RMG.

But once again and blablabla...

[6S.Manu]

Originally Posted by Seadog

OK, Galland states in his memoirs, The First and the Last, that he asked for an "...outfit of Spitfires, for his group..."

And what does he say after that paragraph? How does he end the issue?

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by 6S.Manu

And what does he say after that paragraph? How does he end the issue?

"...Such brazen-faced impudence made even Goering speechless. He stamped off, growling as he went..."

[5./JG27.Farber]

Originally Posted by Seadog

"...Such brazen-faced impudence made even Goering speechless. He stamped off, growling as he went..."

Cue Bongodriver using my statement against it even though its not what I ment.

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by 5./JG27.Farber

Cue Bongodriver using my statement against it even though its not what I ment.

Hello...

[6S.Manu]

Originally Posted by Seadog

"...Such brazen-faced impudence made even Goering speechless. He stamped off, growling as he went..."

I don't want to search in the book for the exact quote... I thought you would be honest to report the right part, but probably I was wrong...

Anyway he states that he did it only to piss Goering off and he still preferred the 109...

Honestly, are you posting here in a serious way or really do you like to manipulate facts?


Bah.. I'm out...

[5./JG27.Farber]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

Hello...

I knew you wouldnt do it if I wrote that. Now you hurt my feelings

Originally Posted by 6S.Manu

Bah.. I'm out...

+1

Me too.