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Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Oswald Boelcke

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Last updated on November 7, 2024.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke PlM was a World War I German professional soldier and pioneering flying ace credited with 40 credited aerial victories. Boelcke is honored as the father of the German fighter air force, as well as considered the "father of air combat". He was a very influential mentor, patrol leader, and tactician in the first years of air combat, 1915 and 1916.

May 19, 1891 - October 28, 1916

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Try to secure advantages before attacking. If possible, keep the sun behind you.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

If your opponent dives on you, do not try to evade his onslaught, but fly to meet it.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat. — © Oswald Boelcke

When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

In any form of attack it is essential to assail your opponent from behind.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

For the Staffel: attack on principle in groups of four or six. When the fight breaks up into a series of single combats, take care that several do not go for one opponent.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

Always carry through an attack when you have started it.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

I fly close to my man, aim well and then of course he falls down.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

Always keep your eye on your opponent, and never let yourself be deceived by ruses.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

Fire only at close range, and only when your opponent is properly in your sights.

Oswald Boelcke

Oswald Boelcke

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