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John T. Godfrey


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

Major John T. Godfrey, USAAF

Quoted in 2017 book Lone Eagle: The Fighter Pilot Experience - From World War I and World War II to the Jet Age.

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.

Major John 'Johnny' T. Godfrey, USAAF

18 combat victories before accidentally being shot down by a wingman. He later escaped from Stalag Luft III. In his 1958 autobiography The Look of Eagles.

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