Famous quote by Manfred von Richthofen

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Now I am within thirty yards of him. He must fall. The gun pours out its stream of lead. Then it jams. Then it reopens f

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"Now I am within thirty yards of him. He must fall. The gun pours out its stream of lead. Then it jams. Then it reopens fire. That jam almost saved his life"

- Manfred von Richthofen

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This quote is written / told by Manfred von Richthofen between May 2, 1892 and April 21, 1918. He/she was a famous Aviator from Germany. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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