John Trevor Godfrey Quotes:
Life: 1922 - June 12, 1958
Birthday: 1922
Death: June 12
I gained in experience with every plane shot down, and now was able to fire in a calm, deliberate manner. Each attack was made in a precise manner. Distance and deflection were carefully judged before firing. This is not something that comes by accident; only by experience can a pilot overcome feelings of panic. A thousand missions could be flown and be of no use if the pilot has not exchanged fire with the enemy.
source: John Trevor Godfrey (1958). “The look of eagles”
topic: Distance, Fire, Feelings, Deflection
