Squadron News

S! All,The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Red Flag Rumble event (flown on 22 February 2020 on the 104th Dedicated server). Congratulations!. . . Gallantry Medal in Bronze: Maj. Gehard (Britchot) Heiberger, I.Jagdstaffel (22 February 2020), posthumously, for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Oblt. Johann (Jonne) Engel, II.Jagdstaffel (22 February 2020), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver Offz.-S., 1 Beate (LadyBrit) Köstlin, I.Jagdstaffel (22 February 2020), for continued outstanding meri…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 7 December 2019). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Vzfw. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, Jasta 4 (session #B4, 7 December 2019), for the destruction of 10 enemy ground targets within one streak. German Army Report Lt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 10 (session #B4, 7 December 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 5 air victories, and 2 ground victories, …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 23 November 2019). Congratulations! . . . Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1st Class with Swords Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10 (session #B3, 23 November 2019), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for esprit de corps and an epic streak - 30 ground victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 6 sorties. This is the highest merit award in JG I Richthofen.] German Army Report OffzSt. Lothar von (GenMarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #B3, 23 No…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the scrubbed Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 9 November 2019). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph Lt. Erich (Razwald) Vogel, Jasta 11 (session #B1x, 9 November 2019), posthumously, for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [for esprit de corps and an amazing streak - 9 air victories, 4 ground victories, and 5 wounded-in-action, over 18 sorties.] Fahnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #B1x, 9 November 2019), prisoner-of-war, for bravery and meritorious leadership in b…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 2 November 2019). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Gfr. Hans von Webber, Jasta 11 (session #A4, 2 November 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps.] Lt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 2 November 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 5 air victories, 1 ground victory, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 4 sorties.]

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 26 October 2019). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Gfr. Hans von Webber, Jasta 11 (session #A3, 26 October 2019), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #A3, 26 October 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 1 air victory, and 9 ground victories, over 4 sorties.] OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11…

S! All,The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Red Flag Rumble event (flown on 26 October 2019 on the 104th Dedicated server). Congratulations!. . . Gallantry Medal in Bronze: Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, I.Jagdstaffel (26 October 2019), posthumously, for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver Maj. Gerhard (Britchot) Heiberger, I.Jagdstaffel (26 October 2019), for continued outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [for outstanding leadership and assistance,…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 19 October 2019). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report  Sgt. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 19 October 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [amazing streak - 11 air victories, 3 ground victories, and 8 wounded-in-action, over 25 sorties.] Lt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 19 October 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 2 a…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 12 October 2019). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 12 October 2019), prisoner-of-war, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 5 ground victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 2 sorties.] OffzSt. Lothar von (GenMarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 12 October 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak and esprit de corps - 1…

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Joint Warrior Round 6 event (flown on 6 October 2019 on the 104th Dedicated server). Congratulations! . . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Oblt. Johann (Jonne) Engel, II.Jagdstaffel (6 October 2019), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps]

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Red Flag Rumble event (flown on 28 September 2019 on the 104th Dedicated server). Congratulations! . . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, I.Jagdstaffel (28 September 2019), posthumously, 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, I.Jagdstaffel (28 September 2019), posthumously, for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and com…

The Geschwaderstab would like to award the following: Wehrmacht Long Service Award (Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichen): Obfw. Roland Deschain 1./JG1. for four years of active service to JG1 "Oesau". Thank you for your continued membership and dedication. Salut!

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Operation: Red Alert 2 event (flown on 27 July 2019 on the Cold War server), as well as long term service to the squadron. Congratulations! . . . Gallantry Medal in Bronze: Offz.-S., 1 Bruno (Firefly) Henschel, 2.Jagdstaffel (27 July 2019), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver Offz.-S., 1 Bruno (Firefly) Henschel, 2.Jagdstaffel (27 July 2019), for continued outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and comba…

S! All, The following II./JG 1 "Oesau" pilots are being publicly recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Jagdgeschwader 1. Congratulations! . . . War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienst Kreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern): Hptm. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Stab II./JG 1 (15 July 2019), for courage and achievements that are beyond the call of duty, which need not occur while facing the enemy. [esprit de corps, outstanding work on paint skins for IL-2: Great Battles, event coordination, and successfully completing Barton's Multiplayer Challenge with 29 ground victories over a 13 sortie streak.] Lt. Erich (Razwald) Vo…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 29 June 2019). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B4, 29 June 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [amazing streak - 13 ground victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 5 sorties.] Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 4 (session #B4, 29 June 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 2 air victories, 3 ground victories, and 1 wound…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 22 June 2019). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Sgt. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #B3, 22 June 2019), for the destruction of 11 enemy aircraft within one streak. Iron Cross 1st Class Vzfw. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, Jasta 4 (session #B3, 22 June 2019), for the destruction of 6 enemy ground targets within one streak. Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Sgt. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (sessio…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 15 June 2019). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Lt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 10 (session #B2, 15 June 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 9 air victories, and 4 ground victories, over 8 sorties.]

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Operation: Red Alert event (flown on 16 June 2019 on the Cold War server), as well as long term service to the squadron. Congratulations! . . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver Oblt. Johann (Jonne) Engel, 2.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for continued outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [for outstanding leadership, tactical planning, and esprit de corps]. Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Bronze Maj. Gerhard (B…

S! All,The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 8 June 2019). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Fw. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 4 (session #B1, 8 June 2019), for the destruction of 12 enemy aircraft within one streak. German Army Report OffzSt. Lothar von (Genmarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #B1, 8 June 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps.] Fahnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #B1, 8 June 20…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 1 June 2019). Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 1 June 2019), prisoner-of-war, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for esprit de corps, and an amazing streak - 29 ground victories and 3 wounded-in-actions, over 7 sorties. This is the second highest merit award in JG I Richthofen.] German Army Report OffzSt. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 1 June 2019), posthumo…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 25 May 2019). Congratulations! . . . Order Pour Le Mérite Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 25 May 2019), for the destruction of 21 ground targets within one streak. Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Fw. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 25 May 2019), 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 [esprit de corps & "ace in a day" st…

S! All,The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 18 May 2019).Congratulations!. . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph OffzSt. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 18 May 2019), posthumously, for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [for esprit de corps and an amazing streak - 1 air victory, 17 ground victories, and 2 wounded-in-actions, over 17 sorties.] Wound Badge 1918: Gold Class Sgt. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 18 May 2019), for being wounded in action 5 times within one streak. German Army Re…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 11 May 2019). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Fw. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 11 May 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 3 air victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 3 sorties.] Hptm. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 11 May 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 3 air victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 3 sort…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 23 March 2019). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #B4, 23 March 2019), prisoner-of-war, 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 [esprit de corps & a great streak - 2 air victories, 4 ground victories, and 4 wounded-in-actions, over 9 sorties. German Army Report OffzSt. Lothar (GenMa…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 16 March 2019). Congratulations! . . . Honor Cross for Combatants with Swords 1914-1918 "For 4 years of active service to JG I Richthofen." Fähnr. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 - joined JG I "Richthofen" in 2015 Fw. Lothar Ludwig, Jasta 4 - joined JG I "Richthofen" in 2015 Hptm. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 - joined JG I "Richthofen" in 2015 Oblt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4 - joined JG I "Richthofen" in 2015 German Army Report OffzSt. Heinrich Wolf, Jasta 6 (session #B3, …