Klaiber

It definitely was a lot of fun!

Glad to help!

You may want to check out the forums over at The Aerodrome: http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/ There are some very knowledgeable people there, who may have already done a lot of this research. Generally, I believe Jastas recorded the basic descriptions of their pilot's aircraft. This was to aid in identification, both in the air and if the aircraft was shot down. Some of these records survive. And these often help researchers identify colors. But, the marking descriptions are often very bare, and they leave a lot to the imagination. It looks like the band on the Alb could be black, as it seems to react to the light in the same way as the Cross Pattee on the fuselage. I'll do some research and see if I can find out more information for you.

I definitely remember the Royal Guardsmen, though they're slightly before my time. Was always a fan of Snoopy's Christmas:

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" April 2011. Hptgefr. Rolf (Wyrger) Hett (6./JG 1) - joined II./JG 1 "Oesau" August 2011.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/8/9118119/bugatti-100p-reve-blue-kickstarter-first-flight Was sent this link, and thought it was interesting. Can't wait to see the replica of the Bugatti Model 100 in the air! Here is a video of the replica during engine and taxi tests: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/525000827/reve-bleu-bugattis-blue-dream-will-finally-fly/posts/1314961

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 gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service [extremely impressive streak: 2 air kills, 10 ground kills and 3 WIA, over 9 sorties]. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Oblt. Hans (Foker) von Eichenwald, Jasta 6 (mission #4b, 8 August 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. Fähnr. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6 (mission #4b, 8 August 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. Uffz. Noel (Hotlead) Kappel, Jasta 10 (mission #4b, 8 August 2015), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie.

FIF XXIb Session 4B Results (Saturday, 8 August 2015): Blue (Central) Objectives Completed: 9 Artillery Spotting Completed Trench Mapping Completed Entente Aerodrome Destroyed Reconnaissance Objective Completed Entente Factory Destroyed Entente Train Destroyed Entente Bridge Destroyed Reserve Unit Destroyed Entente Front-line Unit killed Red (Entente) Objectives Completed: 6 Espionage Mission Completed Reconnaissance Objective Completed German Bridge Destroyed German Aerodrome Destroyed Reconnaissance Secondary Objective Completed Reserve Unit Destroyed Total Objectives Completed (to date): Blue (Central) = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 9 = 57 Red (Entente) = 6 + 7 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 6 = 49 . . . Server Stat Information: http://46.4.81.81/mission/10374/ . . . Server Screenshots:

Very nice skins, Kempf! Thumbs up from me. Here's the links for everyone wanting to check it out: Pfalz D.III: http://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/46416-fictional-pfalz-diiia-skin-jg1-kempf/ Fokker E.III: http://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/46415-fictional-fokker-eiii-skin-jg1-kempf/?do=findComment&comment=643018

I saw that! I definitely want to eventually make a trip to the Military Aviation Museum. The collection looks amazing!

Lee, in the second shot, taken from the starboard side: Is that Bob Russell's Fw 190A-8? Looking at it in the background, I was struck by how bizarre the cowling looked. Almost like a La-5. And then I found this article, which said that "Russell fitted it with the four bladed propeller, hub, engine and modified cowling from a Tupolev TU-2 bomber." http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/yagen-acquires-fw-190.html If that is the "Russell" Focke-Wulf, are there any plans to return it to it's original specifications?

Wow, she's beautiful!

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 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.

FIF XXIb Session 4A Results (Wednesday, 5 August 2015): Blue (Central) Objectives Completed: 10 Artillery Spotting Completed Trench Mapping Completed Entente Aerodrome Destroyed Reconnaissance Objective Completed Entente Factory Destroyed Entente Train Destroyed Entente Bridge Destroyed Reconnaissance Secondary Objective Completed Reserve Unit Destroyed Entente Front-line Unit killed Red (Entente) Objectives Completed: 9 German Factory Destroyed Artillery Spotting Completed Espionage Mission Completed Reconnaissance Objective Completed German Bridge Destroyed German Aerodrome Destroyed German Train Destroyed Reserve Unit Destroyed German Front-line Unit killed Total Objectives Completed (to date): Blue (Central) = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 48 Red (Entente) = 6 + 7 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 6 + 9 = 43 . . . Server Stat Information: not available (flown on JG1 server) . . . Server Screenshots:

That's an awesome video! Love the lozenge camouflage under the red. Very authentic!

Hi EdwardWilliam, you're all set for the Blue Team. Make sure to check their area for their TeamSpeak.

It's definitely almost time...

Very nice video! As a metal fan from way back, I think they're pretty good. Thumbs up from me.

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/this-mi-8-just-cruises-along-a-highway-in-ukraine-to-a-1722062923 For all the fans of DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight.

Me too. It's a brutally beautiful aircraft. I just hope that my computer can handle DCS World 2.

Excellent!

Very cool!

Hi All, During Saturday's Flanders In Flames session (Mission #3B, flown on 1 August 2015), a few pilots took off prior to the official start of the mission. This is a violation of the tournament rules, and is the reason for this email. The Flanders In Flames rules can be found here: http://forum.jg1.org/topic/2216-flanders-in-flames-ruleset/ Please take the time to review them. Basically, no aircraft can take off until the mission officially starts. And a mission doesn't officially start until a green flare is launched from a vehicle placed at all active aerodromes. This happens 15 minutes after the server was launched. A minute before the green flare, you should hear church bells in the distance. This is the warning to be prepared! Additionally, it's important to note that Flanders In Flames is a "dead-is-dead" event. This means that if your pilot is killed, or captured, you're unable to fly again on that night. You'll have to wait till the next mission-night in order to fly again. Everyone, however, has unlimited lives as a gunner. Both of these rules will be strictly enforced. Should anyone have any questions, please let me know. And please help others by passing this information on. Thanks! -Klaiber