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S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for there actions during Session B2 of Flanders In Flames 2017 (flown on 25 February 2017). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 6 (session #B2, 25 February 2017), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground targets within one streak. German Army Report Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 6 (session #B2, 25 February 2017), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [impressive streak - 8 air victories, 1 ground victory, 2 wounded-in-actions, over 18 sorties] Oblt. Stefan (Steewe) Schwarz, Jasta 6 (session #B2, 2…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for there actions during Session B1 of Flanders In Flames 2017 (flown on 18 February 2017). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 4 (session #B1, 18 February 2017), for the destruction of 12 enemy ground targets within one streak. Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Hptm. Baron von Faehig, Jasta 6 (session #B1, 18 February 2017), for the destruction of 4 enemy ground targets within one streak. German Army Report Hptm. Manfred …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG 1 "Oesau". Congratulations! . . . 1.Staffel JG 1 Nechy, Georg - promotion to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Deschain, Roland - promotion to Unterfeldwebel (Ufw.) Ettel, Wolf - promotion to Hauptgefreiter (Hptgefr.) 2.Staffel JG 1 Madvlk, Wilhelm - promotion to Oberfeldwebel (Obfw.) 5.Staffel JG 1 Shoenfelder, Viktor (Somnus) - promotion to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Bergen, Hans Hansen (Centerline) - promotion to Hauptgefreiter (Hptgefr.) 6.Staffel JG 1 Ewald, Wilhelm (Willi) - promotion to Feldwebel (Fw.) Zudet, Lothar von (GenMarkof) - promotion to …

S! All, The following JG I pilot is being recognized for his actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2017 (flown on 11 February 2017). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air OffzSt. Bruno Vikner, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 11 February 2017), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG I "Richthofen". Congratulations! . . . JASTA 11 Zudet, Lothar von (GenMarkof) - promotion to Vizefeldwebel (Vzfw.) Bärschwein, Mann (Ricky Recon) - promotion to Sergeant (Sgt.) JASTA 10 Lange, Wilhelm (vonWrecker) - promotion to Feldwebel (Fw.) Freund, Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) - promotion to Unteroffizier (Uffz.) JASTA 6 Madvlk, Wilhelm - promotion to Feldwebel (Fw.) Ettel, Wolf - promotion to Sergeant (Sgt.) Nechy, Georg - promotion to Sergeant (Sgt.) JASTA 4 Bergen, Hans Hansen (Centerline) - promotion to Sergeant (Sgt.) Ewald, …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2017 (flown on 28 January 2017). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Oblt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak]. Uffz. Lothar von (GenMarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [tournament assistance & esprit de corps]. Gfr. Hans Hansen (Centerline) Bergen, Jasta 4, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and es…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2017 (flown on 21 January 2017). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Hptm. Baron von Faehig, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]. Fähnr. Peter Pfiel, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]. Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]. OffzSt. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10, for gallantry…

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S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 8 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 10 December 2016). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class Gfr. Otto (Jocassee) Heidemann, Jasta 4 (session #8, 10 December 2016), for the destruction of a minimum of 2 enemy balloons within one streak. Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Gfr. Otto (Jocassee) Heidemann, Jasta 4 (session #8, 10 December 2016), for the destruction of 1 enemy balloon within one streak. Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry OffzSt. Anton Rotermann, Jasta 11 (session #8, 10 December 2016), for c…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 7 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 3 December 2016). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (session #7, 3 December 2016), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. German Army Report Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [For outstanding service]. Fähnr. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [For outstanding service].

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 6 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 19 November 2016). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Lt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4 (session #6, 19 November 2016), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. [From his gunner streak]. Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (session #6, 19 November 2016), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11, for gallantry in battle, but also extraord…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 5 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 12 November 2016). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Uffz. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #5, 12 November 2016), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Bavarian Merit 4th Class Oblt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #5, 12 November 2016), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty. [Great streak - 12 aircraft within 13 sorties].

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 4 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 5 November 2016). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #4, 5 November 2016), 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 leadership, and great effort under fire]. OffzSt. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (session #4, 5 November 2016), for conspicuous personal bravery on the battlefield or, more frequently in the case of off…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 3 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 29 October 2016). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Oblt. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #3, 29 October 2016), for the destruction of 11 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat Uffz. Wilhelm (Willi) Ewald, Jasta 4 (session #3, 29 October 2016), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. German Army Report Lt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity an…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 2 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 22 October 2016). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class Uffz. Lothar von (GenMarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #2, 22 October 2016), for the destruction of a minimum of 2 enemy ground targets within one streak. Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Uffz. Lothar von (GenMarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #2, 22 October 2016), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. German Army Report Lt. Thomas Lahm, Jasta 6, for gallantry i…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 1 of Flanders In Flames XXV (flown on 15 October 2016). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph Hptm. Baron von Faehig, Jasta 6 (posthumously, session #1, 15 October 2016), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [impressive streak: 12 air victories, over 32 sorties] Bavarian Merit 4th Class Lt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4 (session #1, 15 October 2016), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty. [For inspiring JG1 to fly harder and do better - nominated by Lee]. Iron Cross 2nd Class Flg. Werner…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 9 of Flanders In Flames XXIV (flown on 13 August 2016). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (posthumously, session #9, 13 August 2016), 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 [awe-inspiring streak: 30 air victories and 1 wounded-in-actions, over 26 sorties]. Bavarian Merit 4th Class Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (posthumously, session #9, 13 August 2016), for braver…

S! All, The following JG I pilot is being recognized for his actions during Session 8 of Flanders In Flames XXIV (flown on 6 August 2016). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Gfr. Mann (Ricky Recon) Bärschwein, Jasta 11 (session #8, 6 August 2016), for the destruction of at least 1 enemy ground target within one streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Gfr. Mann (Ricky Recon) Bärschwein, Jasta 11 (session #8, 6 August 2016), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie.

S! All, The following I./JG 1 "Oesau" pilots are being publicly recognized for their outstanding achievements within the Tactical Air War (TAW) campaign. Congratulations! . . . War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienst Kreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern): Maj. Baron von Faehig, Stab I./JG 1 (6 August 2016), for courage and achievements that are beyond the call of duty, which need not occur while facing the enemy. [89 ground kills within two streaks in TAW] Hptgefr. Roland Deschain, 1./JG 1 (6 August 2016), for courage and achievements that are beyond the call of duty, which need not occur while facing the enemy. [11 air victories and 40 ground kills …

S! All, The following III./JG 1 "Oesau" pilots are being publicly recognized for their outstanding achievements within the Tactical Air War (TAW) campaign. Congratulations! . . . War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienst Kreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern): Hptm. Hroznýš, Stab III./JG 1 (6 August 2016), for courage and achievements that are beyond the call of duty, which need not occur while facing the enemy. [14 air victories within one streak in TAW] Oblt. Loch von Littau, 8.(JaBo)/JG 1 (6 August 2016), for courage and achievements that are beyond the call of duty, which need not occur while facing the enemy. [111 ground kills within three streak…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG I "Richthofen". Congratulations! . . . JASTA 11 Rottermann, Anton - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt.) Bärschwein, Mann (Ricky Recon) - promotion to the rank of Gefreiter (Gfr.) JASTA 10 Lange, Wilhelm (vonWrecker) - promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt.) Kappel, Noel (Hotlead) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt.) JASTA 6 Madvlk, Wilhelm - promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt.) Rumcajs, Joseph (Sepp) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt.) Deschain, Roland - promotion to t…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG 1 "Oesau". Congratulations! . . . 1.Staffel JG 1 Rumcajs, Joseph (Sepp) - promotion to the rank of Oberfeldwebel (Obfw.) Ettel, Wolf - promotion to the rank of Gefreiter (Gfr.) 2.Staffel JG 1 Madvlk, Wilhelm - promotion to the rank of Feldwebel (Fw.) 5.Staffel JG 1 Bergen, Hans Hansen (Centerline) - promotion to the rank of Gefreiter (Gfr.) 6.Staffel JG 1 Ewald, Wilhelm (Willi) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.)

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 7 of Flanders In Flames XXIV (flown on 30 July 2016). Congratulations! . . . Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Oblt. Stefen (Steewe) Schwarz, Jasta 6 (session #7, 30 July 2016, posthumously), for the destruction of 9 enemy aircraft and 1 balloon within one streak. German Army Report Oblt. Stefen (Steewe) Schwarz, Jasta 6 (session #7, 30 July 2016, posthumously), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [impressive streak: 10 air kills, 6 wou…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 6 of Flanders In Flames XXIV (flown on 23 July 2016). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 1st Class Gfr. Hans Hansen (Centerline) Bergen, Jasta 4 (mission #6, 23 July 2016), for the destruction of 5 enemy ground targets within one streak. Iron Cross 2nd Class Gfr. Hans Hansen (Centerline) Bergen, Jasta 4 (mission #6, 23 July 2016), for the destruction of 2 enemy ground targets within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Lt. Snaggle Herziger, Jasta 4 (mission #6, 23 July 2016), 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 4 of Flanders In Flames XXIV (flown on 9 July 2016). Congratulations! . . . Order Pour Le Mérite Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (session #4, 9 July 2016), for the destruction of 18 enemy aircraft and 2 balloons within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Flg. Hans Hansen (Centerline) Bergen, Jasta 4 (session #4, 9 July 2016), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak.