The aggressive spirit, the offensive, is the chief thing everywhere in war, and the air is no exception. — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
Sometimes, however, the Gaelic blood asserts itself. The Frenchmen will then attack. But the French attacking spirit is like bottled lemonade. It lacks tenacity. The Englishmen, on the other hand, one notices that they are of Germanic blood. Sportsmen easily… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
English had hit upon a splendid joke. The intended to catch me or to bring me down. — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
We convinced him quickly that the possibility of war was absolutely nil and continued our festivity. On the next day we were ordered to… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremendous pleasure to bomb those… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
I have had an experience which might perhaps be described as being shot down. At the same time, I call shot down only when… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
I started shooting when I was much too far away. That was merely a trick of mine. I did not mean so much as… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
Now I am within thirty yards of him. He must fall. The gun pours out its stream of lead. Then it jams. Then it… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian. — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring… — Manfred von Richthofen Copy Share Image
