I wanted to choose somewhere public, because I was scared of the KGB. — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They had been afraid the Russians would torture me. They… — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasn't enough space. — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
I moved away for three years and went to Trinidad where I met my wife, Athena. — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened. — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were… — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what… — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm more cautious. I'm proud that I was able to… — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and I thought I'd cause casualties. — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
I now work for a finance company in Luxembourg with projects in South America and the Caribbean. — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a wide bridge nearby. I landed there and taxied into… — Mathias Rust Copy Share Image
