Iwan Nikitowitsch Koschedub war ein sowjetischer Pilot, Marschall der Flieger und dreifacher Held der Sowjetunion. Wikipedia
“Aviation is said to be the cradle of cosmonautics, and with good reason.”
"Aviation History: Interview with World War II Soviet Ace Ivan Kozhedub" in History Net https://www.historynet.com/aviation-history-interview-with-world-war-ii-soviet-ace-ivan-kozhedub.htm
“The victory belonged to those who knew their planes and weapons inside out and had the initiative.”
Quelle: "Aviation History: Interview with World War II Soviet Ace Ivan Kozhedub" in History Net https://www.historynet.com/aviation-history-interview-with-world-war-ii-soviet-ace-ivan-kozhedub.htm
Quelle: As quoted in his memoirs in 1969, ""Без боя не уйду". Как летчик-ас Кожедуб сбивал вражеские самолеты" https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/8658487
