In order to assure an adequate national defense, it is necessary - and sufficient - to be in a position in case of war to conquer the command of the air.

Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.

You'll be scared! Sure you'll be scared. Who wouldn't fear having their head completely blown off.

In order to assure an adequate national defense, it is necessary - and sufficient - to be in a position in case of war to conquer the command of the air.

To have command of the air means to be able to cut an enemy's army and navy off from their bases of operation and nullify their chances of winning the war.

Тhe battlefield in the air will be the decisive one

To conquer the command in the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat.