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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."

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"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."

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"My mother is my friendWho shares with me her breadAll my hopelessness cured!Her company makes me secured!"

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"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."
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"My parents came to visit every two months and brought plenty of books."
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"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."
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"My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and I thought I'd cause casualties."
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