Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.

Manfred von Richthofen

Being Course Down Enemies Gains Increased Increases Increasing Number Opportunities Possibility Same Self Shooting Shot Time

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