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Quote by Oswald Boelcke

“When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat.”

Quote by Oswald Boelcke

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Oswald Boelcke was a German pilot known as the 'Red Baron'. He was renowned for his exceptional flying skills and combat achievements during World War I. Boelcke was killed in action on October 28, 1916, at the age of 25. more

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