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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 "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.]

You just need enough Legos. And maybe a small motor.

That's the great thing about Legos... you don't need a kit or an instruction manual. You just create. When's your wind tunnel test?

Awesome, we'll keep you posted!

Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks BvM! Everyone told me how much fun it was to run interference for your flight. We honestly should do this more often! If you're interested, here is @Britchot's stream of the event: Watch [DCS] Red Alert in the MiG-21bis. Live network test. from Britchot on www.twitch.tv We're hoping to get some more dedicated dead-is-dead missions going in the future. Would you and others be interested? I'm in the process of contacting Alpenwolf and the 104th. I'll keep you posted.

It's great to hear you had a wonderful trip! If you ever find yourself in New England, definitely let me know.

As I've mentioned via PM, you're more than welcome to join us when we fly. Let me know if you have any trouble connecting to our TeamSpeak. And of course, if you're interested in filling out an application, we'd love to have you back in the fold.

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 (Britchot) Heiberger, 1.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Ult. Mattäus Erhardt, 2.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Offz.-S., 1 Bruno (Firefly) Henschel, 2.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for outstanding merit and personal readiness in support of the increase of combat capability and combat readiness of JG-1 [esprit de corps] Medal For Faithful Service in the National People’s Army in Bronze Obstlt. Georg Klaiber, 1.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for 5 years of active service to JG-1 (2014). Maj. Gerhard (Britchot) Heiberger, 1.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for 5 years of active service to JG-1 (2014). Lt. Karl (Trev) Spackler, 1.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for 5 years of active service to JG-1 (2014). Ult. Mattäus Erhardt, 2.Jagdstaffel (16 June 2019), for 5 years of active service to JG-1 (2014).

Hey Katz, as I mentioned in your PM, it's great to talk with you again! We haven't had the chance to fly the Fw 190A-8 very much yet. But a lot of us are very excited to check her out. The I-16 as well. Do you fly any of the modern DCS aircraft? We fly most of the modern fixed wing aircraft, as well as a few helos. We actually just participated in a DCS event today, flying our beloved MiG-21bis:

The loss of Black 6 as a flying aircraft was a big blow to the aviation community. It's great to hear her in all her glory.

FIF 2019 "Spring Campaign" - B2 Results (Saturday, 15 June 2019): Blue (Central) Objectives Completed: 14 Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Entente Aerodrome Entente Moving Ship Destroyed Destroyed Entente Factory Destroyed Entente Bridge Central Prisoner Rescued Destroyed Entente HQ Strategic Recon Completed Reserve Unit Destroyed Front Line Unit Destroyed Off-Road Entente convoy Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Red (Entente) Objectives Completed: 11 Destroyed Central Factory Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed Reconnaissance of Front Lines (Trench Map) Completed Destroyed Central Bridge Destroyed Central Aerodrome Entente Prisoner Rescued Trench Attack Completed Reserve Unit Destroyed Central Moving Train Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed Front Line Unit Destroyed Total "Phase B" Objectives Completed (to date): Blue Team = 13 + 14 = 27 Red Team = 13 + 11 = 24 . . . Server Stat Information: http://fif.jg1.org/mission/8880/ . . . Server Screenshots:

Makes me wish we could do this in DCS!

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 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 5 ground victories, over 4 sorties.] OffzSt. Dudley von Flederwurst, Jasta 4 (session #B1, 8 June 2019), prisoner-of-war, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 4 ground victories, and 1 wounded-in-action, over 2 sorties.] Lt. Peter Pragr, Jasta 4 (session #B1, 8 June 2019), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [great streak - 1 air victory, 3 ground victories, and 2 wounded-in-actions, over 6 sorties.]

Couldn't watch the whole video, as I was sneaking a peak at work. Will it support VR?

Wow, that looks great!

Great track GC. Btw: did you guys know that ZZ Top's Frank Beard and Dusty Hill actually were in a fake The Zombies band? https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock?utm_term=.seExM8WDD#.ob21K5k44

Great videos Firefly! So much to watch...

Sure. Within Richthofen's private SOP section, you can find the award descriptions. There, the Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order (Ritterkreuz des Württemberg Militärverdienstorden) is given for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat. But I'm assuming you're looking specifically for why you were awarded it. Beyond your streak numbers and "esprit de corps". I award Meritorious Decorations (in general) for outstanding service and effort. The lowest award of Merit (the ubiquitous "German Army Report") can be awarded multiple times and is my way of saying "good job". I often award them for good and great streaks that ended too soon. The higher merit awards can only be awarded once, and they're for more important acts that bring honor to the squadron and benefit the group as a whole. The highest merit award we currently have (the Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1st Class with Swords) has never been given out. I'm saving it. When I do give it out, I'll create another award above it, so as to always have something just out of reach. Either way, when someone does something that brings pride and fellowship to the squadron, I want to recognize it and share that with the community. In this case, you had an amazing streak where you won the Blue Max as a bomber pilot. Even though you downplayed your accomplishments last week by claiming an "unfair advantage", what you did was extremely hard! You join an elite group of pilots within the squadron, each with their own itchy throat. Yes, it's slower going for recon pilots to get enough ground victories to earn the Max, but I'd argue that they avoid flak better than bomber pilots. So it evens out. And while you were already recognized for your 20 victories with the Blue Max, and fell short of getting the Red Eagle, your streak was an inspiration to others. You elevated the comradery of those flying alongside you. They rallied tighter to your side to protect you. And they felt accomplishment when you felt accomplishment. I can't ask for anything more than that. That's at the heart of why our predecessors formed JG1 and why we each joined it. Congratulations!

FIF 2019 "Spring Campaign" - B1 Results (Saturday, 8 June 2019): Blue (Central) Objectives Completed: 13 Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Entente Aerodrome Entente Moving Ship Destroyed Destroyed Entente Factory Destroyed Entente Bridge Destroyed Entente HQ Strategic Recon Completed Espion Target Destroyed Front Line Unit Destroyed Off-Road Entente convoy Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Red (Entente) Objectives Completed: 13 Destroyed Central Factory Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed Reconnaissance of Front Lines (Trench Map) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Central Bridge Destroyed Central Aerodrome Destroyed Central HQ Entente Prisoner Rescued Trench Attack Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Central Moving Train Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed Front Line Unit Destroyed Total "Phase B" Objectives Completed (to date): Blue Team = 13 Red Team = 13 . . . Server Stat Information: http://fif.jg1.org/mission/8812/ . . . Server Screenshots:

I've flown around for a few, and find it really enjoyable. If you love the Fw 190, I definitely recommend picking it up.

The Fw 190A-8 has dropped in Open Beta: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3937948&postcount=59

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), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 6 ground victories, over 2 sorties.]

The Hall of Honor link has been updated.

Thank you so much for this @Gustavo! This is a fantastic addition. Hopefully this didn't require too much of your time. If there was any funds involved, please let Brit and I know.