“The man who enters combat encased in solid armor plate, but lacking the essential of selfconfidence, is far more exposed and naked to death than the individual who subjects himself to battle shorn of any protection but his own skill, his own belief in himself and in his wingman. Righteousness is necessary for one's peace of mind, perhaps, but it is a poor substitute for agility . . . and a resolution to meet the enemy under any conditions and against any odds.” MenMindIndividualBeliefPoorEnemyConditionsSubjectsHe ManBattleSkillsEssentialsProtectionNakedAviationPeace Of MindResolutionRighteousnessSubstitutesCombatExposedOddsPlatesLackingArmorAgilityWingman Book:Thunderbolt! The Extraordinary Story of a World War II Ace Source: Thunderbolt! The Extraordinary Story of a World War II Ace