“To have command of the air means to be able to cut an enemy's army and navy off from their bases of operation and nullify their chances of winning the war.” MeanWarAbleWinningChanceEnemyCuttingAirMilitaryBasesArmyCommandOperationsAviationNavyAir PowerAirpowerMilitary Aviation Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air
“To conquer the command in the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat.” MeanAirMilitaryVictoryDefeatCommandConquerBeaten Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air
“In order to assure an adequate national defense, it is necessary - and sufficient - to be in a position in case of war to conquer the command of the air.” WarOrderCasesAirMilitaryPositionDefenseCommandConquerSufficientAviationAdequateDefenceAir ForceAir PowerNational DefenseAirpowerWarlords Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air