Aviation Quote by Chuichi Nagumo

“Yamamoto was considered, both in Japan and the United States, as intelligent, capable, aggressive, and dangerous. Motivated by his skill as a poker player…

— Dale A. Jenkins

“Fisher said, “to be a good admiral, a man does not need to be a good sailor. That’s a common mistake. He needs good…

— Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon

My observations of Japanese naval fighting men, their abilities and equipment led me to believe that they gave a better account of themselves than…

— Jack Adams

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

— Walter Scott

Your American admiral said that he held me in the highest esteem, and thought that I conducted my defense perfectly. He said through his…

— Karl Donitz

... the best pilots have need of mariners, besides sails, anchor and other tackle.

— Ben Jonson

“n the Navy, an admiral told me once that you take the information you have and make the best decision you know how. Sometimes…

— Andrew Grey

“Naval aviation, they believed, was not inherently dangerous. Sure, there were risks, but if you were good—really good, like they were—nothing bad would happen.”

— Robert Gandt

Pershing won [WWI] without even looking into an airplane, let alone gong up in one. If they had been of such importance he'd have…

— John W. Weeks

Kid Yamamoto is a guy that has star power.

— Urijah Faber

I sincerely desire to be appointed Commander in Chief of the air fleet to attack Pearl Harbor so that I may personally command that…

— Isoroku Yamamoto

My father was in the admiralty and he rose to a very senior position. He was very formidable; a bit grumpy, but I loved…

— Ann Widdecombe