Sternberg Quotes in Der rote Baron (2008)

Sternberg: I just think you're making a mistake. They will spot you from a long way off. We completely lose the advantage of surprise.

Manfred von Richthofen: I don't want them to be surprised. I want them to be scared.

[first lines]

Bodenschatz: Are you out of your bloody minds?

Manfred von Richthofen, Sternberg, Voss, Lehmann: [in unison] Yes, sir.

Bodenschatz: You risk the squadron planes to attend an enemy funeral?

Manfred von Richthofen, Sternberg, Voss, Lehmann: [in unison] Yes, sir!

Sternberg: And never forget, a pilot greatest virtue is to know when to run.

Lothar von Richthofen: What's this, a joke?

Lehmann: Just do what he tells you to do, Lothar.

Lothar von Richthofen: Run away from a fight?

Lehmann: Yes! If you cannot win, you fly away!

Sternberg: Fast!

Kirmaier: It's a thin line between cowardice and cleverness.