Mathias Rust quotes

Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world. It will take time to find a solution. It's similar to the situation between East and the West at the time of my flight. (Mathias Rust)
After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were my only friends. For so many people, this thing with the nurse was confirmation that I must be mad or mentally ill. View quote
Mathias Rust
Imprisonment hit me so hard - much harder than I had thought. View quote
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. View quote
Mathias Rust
I got my private pilot's license in autumn 1986. View quote
Mathias Rust