Mathias Rust Quotes

I moved away for three years and went to Trinidad where I met my wife, Athena. - Mathias Rust

I had one companion. He was a teacher from the Ukraine who spoke English so we could communicate a bit. I learnt a few Russian words, but it was hard to concentrate. - Mathias Rust

I got my private pilot's license in autumn 1986. - Mathias Rust

I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened. - Mathias Rust

I don't have my pilot's licence anymore, but I'm still very political. - Mathias Rust

I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what would happen afterwards. - Mathias Rust

I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a wide bridge nearby. I landed there and taxied into Red Square. - Mathias Rust

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