GREAT AVIATION QUOTES
TOPGUN

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The winner (of an air battle) may have been determined by the amount of time, energy, thought and training an individual has previously accomplished in an effort to increase his ability as a fighter pilot.

Commander Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, USN

5 combat victories in Vietnam, including 3 in one day. Topgun instructor and the commanding officer of VF-126, the aggressor squadron based at Miramar. Quoted in the 1985 book Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering.



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I never went into the air thinking I would lose.

Commander Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, USN

Only Navy ace of Vietnam, later a Topgun instructor and the commanding officer of VF-126, the aggressor squadron based at Miramar. . Quoted in 1974 book And Kill MiGs, Air to Air Combat in the Vietnam War.



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You fight like you train.

US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN.

I could cite the source, but then I’d have to kill you. 1986.

Fight to fly, fly to fight, fight to win.

US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN.

I could cite the source, but then I’d have to kill you. 1986.

I had the shot, there was no danger, so I took it.

Maverick

Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, in the 1986 movie Top Gun. Written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. Viper, played by Tom Skerritt, replies:

“You took it. And broke a major rule of engagement. Then you broke another one with that circus-stunt flyby. [sigh] Lieutenant Mitchell. Topgun rules of engagement exist for your safety and for that of your team. They are not flexible, nor am I. Either obey them or you're history.”



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