The Better I Shoot, The Less I

Major Richard Bong Was An Example Of The Tragic And Terrible Price We Must Pay To Maintain Principles Of Human Rights, Of Greater Value Than Life Itself. This Gallant Air Force Hero Will Be Remembered Because He Made His Final Contribution To Aviation In The Dangerous Role Of Test Pilot Of An Untried Experimental Plane, A Deed That Places Him Among The Stout-hearted Pioneers Who Gave Their Lives In The Conquest Of Sky And Space.

The Experienced Fighting Pilot Does Not Take Unnecessary Risks. His Business Is To Shoot Down Enemy Planes, Not To Get Shot Down.

Flying Is One Of The Safest Jobs In The Army As Long As You Don't Drop Out. If You Do Drop Out, You Are A Dead Man, And Dropping Out Means, Usually, That You Have Made A Mistake Or Let Go Of Your Grip.

The Biggest Lesson I've Learned . . . Was That If You Have All The Fresh Water You Want To Drink And All The Food You Want To Eat, You Ought Never To Complain About Anything.

Think Positively And Masterfully, With Confidence And Faith, And Life Become More Secure, More Fraught With Action, Richer In Experience And Achievement.