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S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 9 March 2019). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Vzfw. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 10 (session #B2, 9 March 2019), for the destruction of 12 enemy ground targets within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class OffzSt. Georg Walarik, Jasta 6 (session #B2, 9 March 2019), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. German Army Report Sgt. Erich (Razwald) Vogel, Jasta 11 (session #B2, 9 March 2019), posthumously…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 2 March 2019). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Gfr. Carl Wolf, Jasta 6 (session #B1, 2 March 2019), for being wounded in action 1 time within one gunner streak. German Army Report Oblt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4 (session #B1, 2 March 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 3 ground victories, over 3 sorties.]

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 23 February 2019). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 1st Class Gfr. Hermann (Shadepiece) Schültz, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 23 February 2019), posthumously, for the destruction of 6 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Vzfw. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 23 February 2019), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one gunner streak. Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 9 February 2019). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class Gfr. Carl Wolf, Jasta 6 (session #A2, 9 February 2019), posthumously, for the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft within one gunner streak. Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Gfr. Carl Wolf, Jasta 6 (session #A2, 9 February 2019), posthumously, for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one gunner streak. Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Sgt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 9 February 2019), prisoner-of-war, for being wounde…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 16 February 2019). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 1st Class OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #A3, 16 February 2019), for the destruction of 5 enemy aircraft within one streak. Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph OffzSt. Martin Weiss, Jasta 6 (session #A3, 16 February 2019), prisoner-of-war, for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [for esprit de corps and a great streak - 2 air victories, 13 ground victories, and 5 wounded-in-actions, over 1…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2019 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 2 February 2019). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Gfr. Carl Wolf, Jasta 6 (session #A1, 2 February 2019), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one gunner streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Gfr. Carl Wolf, Jasta 6 (session #A1, 2 February 2019), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Gfr. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 2 February 2019), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 15 December 2018). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 1st Class Gfr. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #B3, 15 December 2018), for the destruction of 5 enemy aircraft within one streak. Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Sgt. Erich (Razwald) Vogel, Jasta 11 (session #B3, 15 December 2018), 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 co…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 8 December 2018). Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 6 (session #B2, 8 December 2018), for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for outstanding leadership, assistance & esprit de corps. This is the second highest merit award in JG1 Richthofen.] Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Gfr. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #B2, 8 December 2018), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. German Army R…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 1 December 2018). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Merit 4th Class Sgt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 10 (session #B1, 1 December 2018), posthumously, for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty. [esprit de corps & a great streak - 9 air victories and 1 ground victory, over 8 sorties]. German Army Report Sgt. Helmut Hook, Jasta 11 (session #B1, 1 December 2018), prisoner of war, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 4 air victories, 1 ground victo…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 17 November 2018). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Vzfw. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 17 November 2018), 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 [for assisting in the organization of the Red Team & esprit de corps] Lt. Werner (danudet) Kliegmann, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 17 November 2018), for conspicuous personal bravery on t…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 10 November 2018). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 6 (session #A3, 10 November 2018), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [for esprit de corps and a amazing streak - 11 air victories, 8 ground victories, and 2 wounded-in-actions, over 20 sorties.] Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Flg. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A3, 10 November 2018), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 03 November 2018). Congratulations! . . . Prussian Air Gunner Badge Gfr. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 03 November 2018), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. German Army Report Oblt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4 (session #A2, 03 November 2018), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 6 ground victories and 2 wounded-in-actions, over 3 sorties.]

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Fall Campaign" (flown on 27 October 2018). Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order Hptm. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 27 October 2018), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [amazing streak, as well as outstanding leadership - 25 air victories, 10 ground victories and 3 wounded-in-actions over 25 sorties. This is the second highest merit award in JG1 Richthofen.] Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Flg. Emerlist Davjack,…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 and Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 23 June 2018 and 30 June 2018 respectively). Congratulations! . . . Order Pour Le Mérite Lt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6 (session #B4, 30 June 2018), for the destruction of 18 enemy aircraft and 2 enemy balloons within one streak. Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #B4, 30 June 2018), for the destruction of 13 enemy ground targets within one streak. Iron Cross 1st Class …

S! All, Up to now all of our victory awards within JG I "Richthofen" have been based on decorations that Rittm. Manfred von Richthofen had been awarded during his lifetime. If he didn't achieve the distinction, we couldn't either. However, with Baron's amazing 35th victory, we have now officially exhausted the Prussian decorations that Manfred von Richthofen had won for combat distinctions. Britchot and I spoke, and we both quickly realized that we still very much want to have a top victory award within WW1 simming that was "just out of reach". Since that was no longer the Red Eagle, a new decoration was needed. As a result, I am proud to announce the cre…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 23 June 2018). Congratulations! . . . Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Crown and Swords Hptm. Baron von Faehig, Jasta 6 (session #B3, 23 June 2018), for the destruction of 30 enemy aircraft and 5 balloons within one streak. [This is currently the highest victory award within JG I Richthofen!] Order Pour Le Mérite Hptm. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #B3, 23 June 2018), for the destruction of 21 enemy aircraft within one streak. German Army Report O…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 16 June 2018). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 6 (session #B2, 16 June 2018), for the destruction of 10 enemy aircraft within one streak. Iron Cross 2nd Class Gfr. Kurt (Sturtz) Gruber, Jasta 11 (session #B2, 16 June 2018), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft and 1 enemy balloon within one streak. Bavarian Merit 4th Class Vzfw. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta…

S! All, The following JG-I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Wings 2018 event (originally scheduled to be flown on 16 June 2018). Even though the event was postponed due to technical difficulties, the contributions of these pilots towards the readiness of JG-1 cannot be understated. Congratulations! . . . Distinguished Service Medal of the National People's Army in Silver Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, 1.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2018), for continued outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [nominated by Britchot - for the creation and updating of all event-related training missio…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 9 June 2018). Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B1, 9 June 2018), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [amazing streak - 28 ground victories, and 2 wounded-in-actions over 6 sorties. This is the second highest merit award in JG1 Richthofen.] Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Gfr. Kurt (Sturtz) Gruber, Jasta 11 (session #B1, 9 June 2018), for the destruction of 1 …

Salute kameraden, here are some pictures from 10th anniversary of the Jasta 6. I think that it was one beautiful action, we celebrated with friends from III./JG1 and 312thRAF. Have fun We are on the way - Tomas as driver first evening - first celebrate... ...and our fighter ace was very happy next day - the decoration of the object by the flag of Jasta 6 and the flag of his Majesty. From left to right: Stefan, Tomas and Pfeil becouse war is war, we did treaning in fire. Unfortunately we havent any Albatroses, so we used old good classic as you can see From left to right: III./JG1_Dejavu, III./JG1_Willy, with bow is 312_Lazy, behi…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 2 June 2018). Congratulations! . . . Order Pour Le Mérite Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #A4, 2 June 2018), for the destruction of 25 enemy ground targets within one streak. [19 enemy vehicles, 1 enemy train, 1 enemy ship, and 4 enemy factory.] Iron Cross 1st Class Sgt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 2 June 2018), for the destruction of 5 enemy aircraft within one streak. Lt. Werner (danudet) Kliegmann, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 2 June 2018), for the destruction of 5 enemy …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A3 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 26 May 2018). Congratulations! . . . Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order Fähnr. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 ([session #A3, 26 May 2018), for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [For continued and inspired service, as well as lasting friendship. This is the second highest merit award in JG1 Richthofen.] Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #A3, 26 May 2018), for conspicuous personal bravery on the…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 19 May 2018). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class Sgt. Helmut Hook, Jasta 11 (session #A2, 19 May 2018), for the destruction of 4 enemy ground targets within one gunner streak. Vzfw. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 10 (session #A2, 19 May 2018), for the destruction of 3 enemy ground targets within one streak. Gfr. Hermann (Shadepiece) Schültz, Jasta 4 (session #A2, 19 May 2018), posthumously, for the destruction of 3 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet for Successful …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 12 May 2018). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Oblt. Stefen (Steewe) Schwarz, Jasta 6 (session #A1, 12 May 2018), posthumously, for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. Vzfw. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 12 May 2018), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. Sgt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 12 May 2018), posthumously, for the destruction of 1 enemy …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B4 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 10 March 2018). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 1st Class Sgt. Erich (Razwald) Vogel, Jasta 11 (session #B4, 10 March 2018), for the destruction of 5 enemy ground targets within one streak. German Army Report OffzSt. Martin Weiss, Jasta 6 (session #B4, 10 March 2018), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 10 ground victories, and 3 wounded-in-actions, over 6 sorties.]. Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 6 (session #B4, 10 March 2018), for gallan…