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Barrett · 2 January 2000, 09:08 PM

Howdy Sgt Nick: Remember the criteria, innovation, leadership & lasting influence. I've worked with both Dolfo Galland and Saburo Sakai and have nothing but respect for them--especially Galland, who stood up to Goering AND Hitler on behalf of his troops; far more of a leader than anybody in the current or recent US armed forces. (Sakai's epic flight was "only" 500 nautical miles, but one mission doesn't make the millennium ace, nor does a 100-plus score.) On the other hand, Boelcke and Thach laid the basis for doctrine and tactics that remain valid today--only Moelders comes close.
Incidentally, Marine Ace of the Millennium: Marion Carl, also the greatest naval aviator ever. Joe Foss seconds the nomination.

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Barrett Forum Ace of Aces Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: The American West Posts: 4,809	Howdy Sgt Nick: Remember the criteria, innovation, leadership & lasting influence. I've worked with both Dolfo Galland and Saburo Sakai and have nothing but respect for them--especially Galland, who stood up to Goering AND Hitler on behalf of his troops; far more of a leader than anybody in the current or recent US armed forces. (Sakai's epic flight was "only" 500 nautical miles, but one mission doesn't make the millennium ace, nor does a 100-plus score.) On the other hand, Boelcke and Thach laid the basis for doctrine and tactics that remain valid today--only Moelders comes close. Incidentally, Marine Ace of the Millennium: Marion Carl, also the greatest naval aviator ever. Joe Foss seconds the nomination. __________________ You will not rise to the occasion: You will default to your level of training.