Squadron News

All, We're proud to announce a new collaboration with the IRFC and Syndicate squadrons: https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/88061-ad-astra-server/ Let the dogfights begin! . . . Fellow sim pilots, Today is the day that we've been looking forward to sharing with you all for several months. Admittedly, the Ad Astra camp has fallen silent in recent weeks. This silence is because we have been planning a major restructure that will fundamentally shift the composition and goal of the Ad Astra project. Today, Ad Astra ceases to be produced by one squadron. It becomes a true sim collective comprised of the Imperial Royal Flying Corps (IRFC), Ja…

Well, after postponing the decision for a long time I too have decided to transfer to Jgr2/J27b for the WWI focus. Not thinking of this as a goodbye as I would be happy to continue flying with JG1 during Tue practices, but understand if that would no longer be appropriate.

o7 Ladies and Gents, I wanted to reach out and let you all know that I’ll be transferring out of JG1. This is really hard for me, as being part of this squadron has been a genuinely great experience, and I don’t have a single bad word or grudge toward anyone here. Truth be told, I’ve been thinking about this move for some time. WWI simming, and particularly fighter warfare has always been my real passion, and I’ve reached the point where I want to fly, and concentrate my efforts with a group that’s dedicated solely to this era. That being said, @Klaiber has approved, and authorized a transfer to JGr2. I’ve always had a love for German aircraft, so it fee…

Hey guys, Andy asked me to let the squadron know this: His long-time partner Jane just passed away yesterday morning. Andy will understandably be taking a break for a while. Thanks, Gwen

S! All, The following JG I pilots are recognized for their actions during Session A4 of the Flanders In Flames 2024 Campaign. Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern @Jaus, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 9 November 2024), for the destruction of 36 enemy ground targets within one streak. Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph @Kliegmann, Jasta 11 (Flanders In Flames 2024, 9 November 2024), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [FIF mission builder and esprit de corps]. Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th Class with Crown and Swords …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are recognized for their actions during Session A3 of the Flanders In Flames 2024 Campaign. Congratulations! . . . German Army Report @Jaus, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 2 November 2024), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. @Vonrd, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 2 November 2024), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. @Lee, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 2 November 2024), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. @Moxy, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 2 No…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are recognized for their actions during Session A2 of the Flanders In Flames 2024 Campaign. Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Black Class @Flyboy, Jasta 11 (session #A2, 26 October 2024), for being wounded in action 2 times within one streak. Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order @Pfeil, Jasta 6 (session #A2, 26 October 2024), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [continued esprit de corps and an amazing streak - 7 aerial victories, and 1 wounded in action, over 8 sorties.] Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military O…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are recognized for their actions during Session A1 of the Flanders In Flames 2024 Campaign. Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Lt. Mikel (Flyboy) von Dietz, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 19 October 2024), posthumously, for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. Iron Cross 2nd Class Lt. Mikel (Flyboy) von Dietz, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 19 October 2024), posthumously, for the destruction of 2 enemy ground targets within one streak. Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Uffz. Josef (Jaus) O…

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the recent VWA / JG-1 event (flown on 14 January 2023). Congratulations! . . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver @Flyboy, 1.Jagdstaffel, (14 January 2023), for continued outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [for outstanding assistance, as well as esprit de corps within the role of close-air support]. @Mouce, 1.Jagdstaffel, (14 January 2023), for continued outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability …

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the recent VWA / JG-1 event (flown on 12 November 2022). Congratulations! . . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, 1.Jagdstaffel, (12 November 2022), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Maj. Gerhard (Britchot) Heiberger, 1.Jagdstaffel, (12 November 2022), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Lt. Ka…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are recognized for their actions during Session B4 and all of the Flanders In Flames 2021 "Fall Campaign." Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order @Snaggle, Jasta 11 (session #B4, 18 December 2021), for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [esprit de corps and outstanding leadership]. Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph @Rotermann, Jasta 11 (session #B4, 18 December 2021), for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [esprit de corps and outstanding leadership]. @Heinrich, Jasta 4 (sessio…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 13 November 2021). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph Lt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6 (session #A4, 13 November 2021), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [esprit de corps, leadership, & an "ace in a day"] Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 13 November 2021), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Gefr. Franz …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 6 November 2021). Congratulations! . . . Prussian Air Gunner Badge Flg. Ernst (Bussard) Wieland, Jasta 4 (session #A3, 6 November 2021), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. German Army Report Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 6 November 2021), prisoner-of-war, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [espirt de corps] Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 6 November …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 30 October 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Rittm. Otto Klaiber, Stofl (session #A2, 30 October 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & good streak: 2 A2A / 3 A2G / 1 WIA / 10 SORTIES / KIA] Hptm. Buster (Britchot) Heiberger, Stofl (session #A2, 30 October 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] Hptm. Fritz Butzz…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 23 October 2021). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph Lt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 23 October 2021), posthumously, for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [esprit de corps. & an outstanding streak - 3 aerial victories, 25 ground victories, and 4 wounded-in-actions, over 31 sorties.] Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Flg. Ernst (Bussard) Wieland, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 23 October 2021), fo…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 29 May 2021). Congratulations! . . . Honor Roll Clasp of the Luftwaffe Obfw. Nicholas Noël, 5./JG 1 (session #B4, 29 May 2021), for the destruction of 12 enemy aircraft within one streak. Armed Forces Report Obfw. Heinrich (Scorchedbeans) Freund, 5./JG 1 (session #B4, 29 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (esprit de corps). Obfw. Nicholas Noël, 5./JG 1 (session #B4, 29 May 2021), for courage and achie…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 22 May 2021). Congratulations! . . . Armed Forces Report Hptm. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Stab II./JG 1 (session #B3, 22 May 2021), posthumously, for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (great streak - 10 ground victories and 1 wounded-in-action, over 6 sorties). Obfw. Lothar Loopy, 4./JG 1 (session #B3, 22 May 2021), posthumously, for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (esprit de corps). Obfw. Attil…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 15 May 2021). Congratulations! . . . Armed Forces Report Hptm. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Stab II./JG 1 (session #B2, 15 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (3 tank kills). Obfw. Lothar Loopy, 4./JG 1 (session #B2, 15 May 2021), posthumously, for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (esprit de corps & great streak - 1 aerial victory and 5 ground victories, over 4 sorties). Stabsfw. P…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 8 May 2021). Congratulations! . . . Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe Obfw. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, 6./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Armed Forces Report Maj. Baron von Faehig, Stab I./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (5 tank kills). Oblt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Stab I./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for courage and achievements…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 1 May 2021). Congratulations! . . . Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe Maj. Baron von Faehig, Stab I./JG 1 (session #A4, 1 May 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Armed Forces Report Obstlt. Karl (Britchot) Heiberger, Stab/JG 1 (session #A4, 1 May 2021), posthumously, for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (esprit de corps & good streak - 2 ground victories, over 3 sorties). Maj. Baron von Faehig…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 24 April 2021). Congratulations! . . . Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe Obst. Alfred Klaiber, Stab/JG 1 (session #A3, 24 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Armed Forces Report Obst. Alfred Klaiber, Stab/JG 1 (session #A3, 24 April 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (esprit de corps & tank-on-tank kill). Ogfr. Fritz Butzzell, Crew Members (session #A3, 24 April 2021), for coura…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 17 April 2021). Congratulations! . . . Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe Oblt. Heinrich Wolf, 4./JG 1 (session #A2, 17 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Ogfr. Emerlist Davjack, 6./JG 1 (session #A2, 17 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Ogfr. Dudley von Flederwurst, Crew Members (session #A2, 17 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Ogfr. Beate (LadyBrit) Köstlin, Crew Members …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 10 April 2021). Congratulations! . . . Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe Obstlt. Karl (Britchot) Heiberger, Stab/JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Oblt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Stab I./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Hptm. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Stab II./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Oblt. Werner (danudet) K…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 20 March 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B4, 20 March 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & good streak - 2 ground victories and 1 wounded-in-action, over 3 sorties.] Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 4 (session #B4, 20 March 2021), prisoner of war, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & good streak - 2 a…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 13 March 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B3, 13 March 2021), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & tail gunner kill] OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #B3, 13 March 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]