Oswald Boelcke Born : May 19, 1891 Died : October 28, 1916 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Oswald Boelcke Try to secure advantages before attacking. If possible, keep the sun behind you. Oswald Boelcke behind-you sun trying Always keep your eye on your opponent, and never let yourself be deceived by ruses. Oswald Boelcke aviation opponents eye If your opponent dives on you, do not try to evade his onslaught, but fly to meet it. Oswald Boelcke aviation opponents trying When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat. Oswald Boelcke retreat lines enemy I fly close to my man, aim well and then of course he falls down. Oswald Boelcke aviation men fall Always carry through an attack when you have started it. Oswald Boelcke combat aviation Fire only at close range, and only when your opponent is properly in your sights. Oswald Boelcke opponents fire sight In any form of attack it is essential to assail your opponent from behind. Oswald Boelcke aviation opponents essentials 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 groups fighting principles
