One thing I've learned is this: Never allow yourself to hate a people because of the actions of a few. Hatred and bigotry destroyed my nation, and millions died. I would hope that most people did not hate Germans because… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share Image
I opened fire when the whole windshield was black with the enemy . . . at minimum range . . . it doesn't matter… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
Every day kill just one, rather than today five, tomorrow ten . . . that is enough for you. Then your nerves are calm… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
The weapon where the man is sitting in is always superior against the other. — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
Once committed to an attack, fly in at full speed. After scoring crippling or disabling hits, I would clear myself and then repeat the… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
You can have computer sights of anything you like, but I think you have to go to the enemy on the shortest distance and… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
In combat flying, fancy precision aerobatic work is really not of much use. Instead, it is the rough maneuver which succeeds. — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
One thing I've learned is this: Never allow yourself to hate a people because of the actions of a few. Hatred and bigotry destroyed… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
It was my view that no kill was worth the life of a wingman. . . . Pilots in my unit who lost wingmen… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share
