Douglas Bader

"If you had the height, you controlled the battle."

"If you came out of the sun, the enemy could not see you."

"If you held your fire until you were very close, you seldom missed."

"Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that. That's nonsense. Make up your mind, you'll never use crutches or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go to school, join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible."

"Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools."

"I am not one of those who see war as a cricket match where you first give anything to defeat the opponent and then shake hands"

"If you come out of the sun, the German will never see you coming."