The Russian was obviously right - it was a ridiculous jump to say the least. Not only Otto had trouble with small cockpits - for an obvious reason - he also never got good grades on fighting simulations. What moved him, however, remained consistant.
"My commander used to say when you find fear confronting an enemy, you'll find courage amongst the arms of your nation. I always found those words to be truthful. But when you see with your own eyes that your government fights for the wrong cause, that the very nation it's sworn to protect has been forgotten... It changes you."
Otto exhaled deeply.
"I still love mein Land, sir. That's what gives me purpose and courage to kill any man who still fights for the power over others, and not equality."