“Try to secure advantages before attacking. If possible, keep the sun behind you.”
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Famous Oswald Boelcke Quotes
“Fire only at close range, and only when your opponent is properly in your sights.”
“Always keep your eye on your opponent, and never let yourself be deceived by ruses.”
“In any form of attack it is essential to assail your opponent from behind.”
“If your opponent dives on you, do not try to evade his onslaught, but fly to meet it.”
“When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat.”
“I fly close to my man, aim well and then of course he falls down.”