"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"

Adolf Galland was a German fighter pilot and General of the Fighter Arm during World War II. In this quote, he is reviewing the minute he was fired from his post. He was asked to supply evidence that the jet he was flying was an exceptional fighter. He and his team rose to the challenge and was successful in proving the jet's supremacy. This minute of success gave pride for Galland, even in the midst of his dismissal. He was proud of the work he and his group had actually done and felt a sense of accomplishment. This quote acts as a suggestion of the significance of determination and commitment, even in the face of misfortune.