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.

I have a mathematical certainty that the future will confirm my assertion that aerial warfare will be the most important element in future wars, and that in consequence not only will the importance of the Independent Air Force rapidly increase, but the importance of the army and navy will decrease in proportion.

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

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.

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.

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

Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence.