We were once told that the aeroplane had "abolished frontiers"; actually it is only since the aeroplane became a serious weapon that frontiers have become definitely impassable.
What's the sense of sending $2 million missiles to hit a $10 tent that's empty?
The conviction of the justification of using even the most brutal weapons is always dependent on the presence of a fanatical belief in the necessity of the victory of a revolutionary new order on this globe.
Aviation is fine as a sport. But as an instrument of war, it is worthless.
Never abandon the possibility of attack. Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy's plans. This often results in improving one's own position.
I wish for many reasons flying had never been invented.
If our airforces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.
Why don't we just buy one airplane and let the pilots take turns flying it.
If we should have to fight, we should be prepared to do so from the neck up instead of from the neck down.
The cavalry, in particular, were not friendly to the aeroplane, which it was believed, would frighten the horses.
As the aeroplane is the most mobile weapon we possess, it is destined to become the dominant offensive arm of the future.
Allied air power was the greatest single reason for the German defeat.
Are you aware it is private property? Why you'll be asking be to bomb Essen next.
The best defence of the country is the fear of the fighter. If we are strong in fighters we should probably never be attacked in force. If we are moderately strong we shall probably be attacked and the attacks will gradually be bought to a standstill. . . . If we are weak in fighter strength, the attacks will not be bought to a standstill and the productive capacity of the country will be virtually destroyed.
The weapon where the man is sitting in is always superior against the other.
Above all, I shall see to it that the enemy will not be able to drop any bombs.
Hitler built a fortress around Europe, but he forgot to put a roof on it.
In the early stages of the fight Mr. Winston Churchill spoke with affectionate raillery of me and my "Chicks. " He could have said nothing to make me more proud; every Chick was needed before the end.
Is it likely that an aircraft carrier or a cruise missile is going to find a person?
Superior technical achievements - used correctly both strategically and tactically - can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.
