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S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 6 March 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B2, 6 March 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & good streak - 7 ground victories, over 5 sorties.] Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #B2, 6 March 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] OffzSt. Heinrich Wolf, Jasta …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 27 February 2021). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph OffzSt. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, Jasta 4 (session #B1, 27 February 2021), posthumously, for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [esprit de corps. & a great streak - 1 aerial victory, 13 ground victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 5 sorties.] German Army Report Hptm. Heinrich (Maus) Maushake, Jasta 10 (session #B1, 27 February 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 20 February 2021). Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order OffzSt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 20 February 2021), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for an amazing streak - 1 4 aerial victory and 2 wounded-in-actions, over 16 sorties]. Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph OffzSt. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 20 February 2021), posthumously, for bravery and meritorious l…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 13 February 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #A3, 13 February 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & good streak - 6 ground victories, over 2 sorties] Hptm. Heinrich Maushake, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 13 February 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 06 February 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 4 (session #A2, 06 February 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & amazing streak - 1 aerial victory and 17 ground victories, over 4 sorties] Uffz. Josef (Jaus) Ostländer, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 06 February 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 30 January 2021). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 30 January 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] OffzSt. Heinrich Wolf, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 30 January 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [leadership & esprit de corps]

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 5 December 2020). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B4, 5 December 2020), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 3 ground victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 7 sorties] Hptm. Heinrich (Maus) Maushake, Jasta 10 (session #B4, 5 December 2020), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 2 aerial victories, and 2 wound…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 21 November 2020). Congratulations! . . . Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1st Class with Swords Oblt. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (session #B3, 21 November 2020), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for continued and outstanding esprit de corps, as well as an amazing streak - 12 aerial victories, 1 ground victory, and 6 wounded-in-actions, over 19 sorties. This is the second highest merit award in JG I Richthofen.] Knights Cross of the Württemberg Milit…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 14 November 2020). Congratulations! . . . Order Pour Le Mérite OffzSt. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, Jasta 4 (session #B2, 14 November 2020), for the destruction of 21 ground targets within one streak. German Army Report OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #B2, 14 November 2020), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps, exceptional tailgunner & good streak - 2 wounded-in-actions, over 6 sorties.] …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 7 November 2020). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Vzfw. Oskar (Dutch) Verborten, Jasta 10 (session #B1, 7 November 2020), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B1, 7 November 2020), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #B1, 7 November 2020), for gallantry in ba…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 31 October 2020). Congratulations! . . . Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1st Class with Swords Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 31 October 2020), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for continued and outstanding esprit de corps, as well as an amazing streak - 15 ground victories, over 4 sorties. This is the second highest merit award in JG I Richthofen.] Bavarian Merit 4th Class Sgt. Carl Wolf, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 31 October 2020), for b…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel." Congratulations! . . . JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel" Promotions Offz.-S., 3 Martin Balge (II.JS) - promoted to Offiziersschüler 4. Studienjahr (Offz.-S., 4) Offz.-S., 3 Gustav (Gus) Hegel (II.JS) - promoted to Offiziersschüler 4. Studienjahr (Offz.-S., 4)

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 24 October 2020). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class OffzSt. Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) Freund, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 24 October 2020), for the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Vzfw. Oskar (Dutch) Verboten, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 24 October 2020), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Vzfw. Oskar (Dutch) Verboten, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 24 October 2020), f…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG Nr. I "Richthofen". Congratulations! . . . JG Nr. I "Richthofen" Promotions Gfr. Thadeaus (Ted) Tripp (Jasta 11) - promoted to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Gfr. Bruno (BernTeas) Stachel (Jasta 11) - promoted to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Gfr. Beate (LadyBrit) Köstlin (Jasta 11) - promoted to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Sgt. Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) Freund (Jasta 10) - promoted to Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt.) Uffz. Oskar (Dutch) Verboten (Jasta 10) - promoted to Vizefeldwebel (Vzfw.) Gfr. Josef (Jaus) Ostländer (Jasta 10) - promoted to Untero…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG 1 "Oesau." Congratulations! . . . JG 1 "Oesau" Promotions Ogfr. Otto (ataribaby) Fiedler (2./JG 1) - promoted to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Uffz. Seow H.Q. Badger (5./JG 1) - promoted to Unterfeldwebel (Ufw.) Ogfr. Bruno (BernTeas) Stachel (5./JG 1) - promoted to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Ogfr. Günter (Witt) Wittmann (5./JG 1) - promoted to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Ufw. Nicholas Noël (5./JG 1) - promoted to Oberfeldwebel (Obfw.) Ogfr. Thadeaus (Ted) Tripp - promoted to Hauptgefreiter (Hptgefr.) Wehrmacht Long Service Award (Wehr…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 17 October 2020). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen Jasta 10 (session #A2, 17 October 2020), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 2 aerial victories, and 8 ground victories, over 4 sorties.] Gfr. Josef (Jaus) Ostländer, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 17 October 2020), prisoner-of-war, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 7 ground vi…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 10 October 2020). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Sgt. Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) Freund, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 10 October 2020), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Gfr. Josef (Jaus) Ostländer, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 10 October 2020), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. Iron Cross 2nd Class Gfr. Josef (Jaus) Ostländer, Jasta 10 (session #…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions within Session A4 of the Flanders In Flames 2020 "Spring Campaign." Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Uffz. Gustav (Boslandschap) Greif, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 27 June 2020), for conspicuous personal bravery on the battlefield or, more frequently in the case of officers of higher rank, for merit in positions of great responsibility [outstanding esprit de corps & leadership]. Bavarian Merit 4th Class Sgt. Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) Freund, Jasta 10 (27 June 2020), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of dut…

S! All,The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Finals of the Persian Gulf 1985-2 event (flown on 27 June 2020 on the 64th "Scorpions" Dedicated server). Congratulations!. . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver Lt. Karl (Trev) Spackler, I.Jagdstaffel, (27 June 2020), 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 REDFOR GCI.] Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, I.Jagd…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions within Session A2 of the Flanders In Flames 2020 "Spring Campaign." Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Rittm. Otto Klaiber, JG Nr. I (13 June 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (13 June 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (13 June 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions within Session A1 of the Flanders In Flames 2020 "Spring Campaign." Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Gfr. Bruno (BernTeas) Stachel, Jasta 11 (6 June 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] OffzSt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 4 (6 June 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] Uffz. Gustav (Boslandschap) Greif, Jasta 4 (6 June 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de co…

S! All,The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Finals of the Operation Meltdown event (flown on 2 May 2020 on the 64th "Scorpions" Dedicated server). Congratulations!. . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Gold Oblt. Johann (Jonne) Engel, II.Jagdstaffel (2 May 2020), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [outstanding leadership & esprit de corps] Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Lt. Karl (Trev) Spackler, I.Jagdstaffel (2 May 2020), posthumously, for outst…

S! All,The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Red Flag Rumble event (flown on 28 March 2020 on the 104th Dedicated server). Please visit our roster to see all of their achievements. Congratulations!. . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, I.Jagdstaffel (28 March 2020), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Maj. Gehard (Britchot) Heiberger, I.Jagdstaffel (28 March 2020), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat c…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions throughout the course of Phase A and B of Flanders In Flames 2020 "Winter Campaign." Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Merit 4th Class Gfr. Gustav (Boslandschap) Greif, Jasta 4 (8 March 2020), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty. [outstanding esprit de corps.] German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (8 March 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps] Lt. Erich (Razwald) Vogel, Jasta 11 (8 March 2020), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essenti…

S! All,The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Operation Meltdown event (flown on 29 February 2020 on the 64th "Scorpions" Dedicated server). Congratulations!. . . Gallantry Medal in Bronze: Offz.-S., 3 Lothar Loopy, II.Jagdstaffel (29 February 2020), for the destruction of 3 enemy ground targets within one streak. Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Maj. Gehard (Britchot) Heiberger, I.Jagdstaffel (29 February 2020), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Lt. Karl (Trev) S…