Once committed to an attack, fly in at full speed. After scoring crippling or disabling hits, I would clear myself and then repeat the process. I never pursued the enemy once they had eluded me. Better to break off and… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share Image
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 Image
I opened fire when the whole windshield was black with the enemy . . . at minimum range . . . it doesn't matter… — Erich Hartmann Copy Share Image
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 Image
The weapon where the man is sitting in is always superior against the other. — Erich Hartmann Copy Share Image
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 Image
If he is superior then I would go home, for another day that is better. — Erich Hartmann Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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