Top Quotes & Sayings by Hans-Joachim Marseille

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Last updated on November 23, 2024.
Hans-Joachim Marseille

Hans-Joachim Marseille was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his Bohemian lifestyle. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the "Star of Africa". Marseille claimed all but seven of his 158 victories against the British Commonwealth's Desert Air Force over North Africa, flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter for his entire combat career. No other pilot claimed as many Western Allied aircraft as Marseille.

As long as I look into the muzzles, nothing can happen to me. Only if he pulls lead am I in danger. — © Hans-Joachim Marseille
As long as I look into the muzzles, nothing can happen to me. Only if he pulls lead am I in danger.
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