Billy Bishop Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.”
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“In nearly all cases where machines have been downed, it was during a fight which had been very short, and the successful burst of fire had occurred within the space of a minute after the beginning of actual hostilities.”
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“Better to die voluntarily crashing than to have the enemy send you down in flames.”
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“The Air Age faces mankind with a sharp choice - the choice between Winged Peace or Winged Death. It''s up to you.”
-- Billy Bishop
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