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John Trevor Godfrey Quotes

To be a good fighter pilot, there is one prime requisite think fast, and act faster.

To be a good fighter pilot, there is one prime requisite think fast, and act faster.

John Trevor Godfrey
Thinking, Pilots, Aviation
John Trevor Godfrey (1958). “The look of eagles”

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.

John Trevor Godfrey
Distance, Fire, Feelings
John Trevor Godfrey (1958). “The look of eagles”

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