It was my view that no kill was worth the life of a wingman. . . .
Pilots in my unit who lost wingmen on this basis were prohibited from leading a [section].
They were made to fly as wingman, instead.

— Colonel Erich 'Bubi' Hartmann, , aka Karaya One
Worlds leading ace, 352 victories. Jagdgeschwader 52, Luftwaffe.