Squadron News

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 2A of Flanders In Flames XXIIb (which took place on the 17 October 2015). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (mission #2a, 17 October 2015), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. German Army Report Lt. Thomas Lahm, Jasta 6 (sextuple awardee, posthumously), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service [impressive streak: 7 air kills over 19 sorties].

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Session 1B of Flanders In Flames XXIIb (which took place on the 10 October 2015). Congratulations! Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Sgt. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel (posthumously, mission #1B, 10 October 2015), for the destruction of 10 enemy aircraft within one streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (mission #1B, 10 October 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG I. Congratulations! . . . Geschwader Promotions Noel (Hotlead) Kappel (Jasta 10) - promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt.) Joseph (Sepp) Rumcajs (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Vizefeldwebel (Vzfw.) Roland Deschain (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt.) Fritz Kempf (Jasta 4) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizer (Uffz.) Gunter (Spud) Kartoffel (Jasta 4) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) German Army Report "For gallantry in battle, but also extraordinar…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 4A of Flanders In Flames XXIIa (which took place on the 3 October 2015). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Hptm. Baron von Faehig, Jasta 6 (posthumously, mission #4A, 3 October 2015), 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 [extremely impressive streak: 6 air kills, 1 ground kill, 2 wounded-in-actions, and over 18 sorties]. Bavarian Merit 4th Class Uffz. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (mission …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 2A and 3A of Flanders In Flames XXIIa (flown on 19 September 2015 and 26 September 2015 respectively). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (mission #3a, 26 September 2015), for the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet Gfr. Adalbert (Teitr) von Adler, Jasta 6 (mission #2a, 19 September 2015), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one "gunner" streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Gfr. Adalbert (Teitr) von Adler, Jasta 6 (mission #2a, 19 September 2015), for acting as an observer / gunne…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 1B of Flanders In Flames XXIIa (which took place on the 16 September 2015). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Oblt. Kurt (Wurger) Wüsthoff, Jasta 11 (posthumously, mission #1b, 16 September 2015), 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 [extremely impressive streak: 15 air kills and 5 wounded-in-actions, over 19 sorties]. Iron Cross 1st Class Uffz. No…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 2A of Flanders In Flames XXIIa (which took place on the 19 September 2015). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Uffz. Roland Deschain, Jasta 6 (mission #2a, 19 September 2015), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Uffz. Roland Deschain, Jasta 6 (mission #2a, 19 September 2015), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 1A of Flanders In Flames XXIIa (which took place on the 12 September 2015). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 1st Class Lt. Thomas Lahm, Jasta 6 (mission #1a, 12 September 2015), for the destruction of 5 enemy aircraft within one streak. Iron Cross 2nd Class Uffz. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (mission #1a, 12 September 2015), for the destruction of 4 enemy aircraft within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 5A of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 12 August 2015). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Merit 4th Class Hptm. Heinrich Maushake, Jasta 10 (posthumously, mission #5A, 12 August 2015), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty ["double-ace" streak: 12 air kills, 1 ground kills and 6 WIA, over 21 sorties].

S! All, The following JG I Richthofen and II./JG 1 Oesau pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to the JG1 squadron. Congratulations! . . . Honor Cross for Combatants with Swords 1914-1918 "For 4 years of active service to JG I Richthofen." Hptm. Rolf (Wyrger) Hett (Jasta 11) - joined JG I "Richthofen" June 2011. Hptm. Buster (Britchot) Heiberger (Jasta 11) - joined JG I "Richthofen" April 2011. Manfred Barton (Jasta 4) - joined JG I "Richthofen" August 2011. Wehrmacht Long Service Award "For 4 years of active service to II./JG 1 Oesau" Hptm. Karl (Britchot) Heiberger (Stab II./JG 1) - joined II./JG 1 "Oesau…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 4A of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 5 August 2015). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Gold Class Hptm. Heinrich Maushake, Jasta 10 (mission #4A, 5 August 2015), for being wounded in action 5 times within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 4B of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 8 August 2015). Congratulations! . . . Iron Cross 2nd Class Sgt. Joesph (Sepp) Rumcajs, Jasta 6 (posthumously, mission #4b, 8 August 2015), for the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft within one streak. Honor Goblet Sgt. Joesph (Sepp) Rumcajs, Jasta 6 (posthumously, mission #4b, 8 August 2015), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. German Army Report Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 4 (quintuple awardee), for …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their overall contributions to JG I. Congratulations! . . . Geschwader Promotions Noel (Hotlead) Kappel (Jasta 10) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Joseph (Sepp) Rumcajs (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt.) Roland Deschain (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Fritz (Mauler) Kempf (Jasta 4) - promotion to the rank of Gefreiter (Gfr.)

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 3B of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 1 August 2015). Congratulations! . . . Prussian Air Gunner Badge OffzSt. Martin Weiss, Jasta 6 (mission #3b, 1 August 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 3A of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 29 July 2015). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet Gfr. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (mission #3a, 29 July 2015), for the destruction of 1 enemy balloon within one streak.

S! All, The following II./JG 1 pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during the latest Ghost Skies campaign. Congratulations! . . . War Merit First Class with Swords Lt. Heinz (Moxy) Schulte, 6./JG 1, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements, especially in regards to the Ghost Skies tournament.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 2A of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 22 July 2015). Congratulations! . . . Honor Goblet Hptm. Manfred Barton, Jasta 4 (mission #2a, 22 July 2015), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 1B of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 18 July 2015). Congratulations! . . . Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Oblt. Hans (Foker) von Eichenwald, Jasta 6 (mission #1b, 18 July 2015), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. Uffz. Joseph (Sepp) Rumcajs, Jasta 6 (mission #1b, 18 July 2015), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. Gfr. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (mission #1b, 18 July 2015), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Flg. Fritz Kempf, Jasta 4 (mi…

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions before and during Session 1A of Flanders In Flames XXIb (which took place on the 15 July 2015). Congratulations! . . . German Army Report Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 4 (quadruple awardee), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service [assisting in the organization of FIFXXIb]. Gfr. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service [the creation of the FIF video].

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Bloody April V (28 March - 2 May, 2015), as well as for their overall contributions to JG I. Congratulations! Geschwader Promotions Vzfw. Kurt (Somnus) Shoenfelder (Jasta 10) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt). Gfr. Joseph (Sepp) Rumcajs (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Gfr. Daniel Braun (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Unteroffizier (Uffz.) Bavarian Merit 4th Class Oblt. Stefan (Steewe) Schwarz (3 May 2015), for bravery and merit, beyond the call of duty. …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during the Session 4 of Flanders In Flames XXIa (which took place on the 4 March 2015). Congratulations! Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Hptm. Heinrich Maushake (mission #4, 4 March 2015), for the destruction of 11 enemy aircraft within one streak. Bavarian Merit 4th Class OffzSt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen (posthumously, mission #4, 4 March 2015) for bravery and military merit during the course of Flanders In Flames XXI, as well as for an impressive 17 sortie streak. German Army Report …

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session 1 of Flanders In Flames XXI (which took place on the 11 February 2015). Congratulations! Iron Cross 2nd Class Oblt. Heinz (Moxy) Schulte (mission #1, 11 February 2015), for the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft and one balloon within one streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Hptm. Rolf (Wyrger) Hett (mission #1, 11 February 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. Oblt. Fritz Butzzell (mission #1, 11 February 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie.

S! All, The following JG I pilot is being recognized for their actions during Session 2 of Flanders In Flames XX (which took place on the 5 November 2014). Congratulations! Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Oblt. Fritz Butzzell (mission #2, 05 November 2014), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilot is being recognized for their actions during Session 1 of Flanders In Flames XX (which took place on the 29 October 2014). Congratulations! Honor Goblet OffzSt. Helmut Lipfert (mission #1, 29 October 2014), for the destruction of 1 enemy balloon within one streak.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Flanders In Flames XIX, as well as for their overall contributions to JG I. Congratulations! Geschwader Promotions Helmut Lipfert (Jasta 11) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt). Max Reinhart (Jasta 10) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt). Heinirch Wolf (Jasta 6) - promotion to the rank of Offizierstellvertreter (OffzSt). Kurt (Somnus) Shoenfelder (Jasta 10) - promotion to the rank of Vizefeldwebel (Vzfw.) German Army Report "For gallantry in battle, but also extraord…