Olham 164 Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) (66. victory) Jagdgeschwader 1 . 18.3.1918 11.15 h AM at the road to Molain-Vaux Andigny, 600 m southwest Molain Sopwith - Camel-1 Englander Aircraft number: B 5243 Engine: Clerget 35751 Fok. Dr. 1; red upper wing, red cowling, red wheels and red tail 1 Canadian captured I started with 30 fighter craft of my squadron and flew tight, leading all 3 Staffeln, at an altitude of 5300 m against the enemy. When we approached the front, I saw several english squadrons, that just crossed our lines, ca. direction Le Chateau. The first squadron, that I met, was about an altitude of 5500 m. I shot down (together) with Lt. Gussmann, Jasta 11, the last opponent, a Bristol-fighter. It lost the wings and Lt. Gussmann brought him to crash. Thereafter I assembled my 30 aircraft, climbed to 5300 m and followed two squadrons that had broken through up to Le Chateau. When the opponent made the attempt to turn off and return to the front, I attacked. The aircraft flying next to me, possibly a Breguet or Bristol fighter, was shot by me and Lt. Loewenhardt, Jasta 10, whereafter the opponent's petrol tank was shot up and I saw, how the aircraft went down vertically. Lt. Loewenhardt brought it down to crash. Of two english fighter squadrons, I attacked one craft with streamers/burgees on and forced the opponent to land near Molain. Witnesses of air combat: see attachment Frh. v Richthofen Rittmeister und Geschwaderkommandeur [Richthofen seems to describe his own craft too, for eye witnesses confirmation I think. So here is a description of the clouring of his Dr.1 by the man himself] Edited June 28, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted June 29, 2009 What can be said but fantastic to all this historic info. Really great and reminds me of so many claims that we OFFers have written. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OvS 8 Posted June 29, 2009 (66. victory)Jagdgeschwader 1 . 18.3.1918 11.15 h AM [Richthofen seems to describe his own craft too, for eye witnesses confirmation I think. So here is a description of the clouring of his Dr.1 by the man himself] WOW! This is great Ohlam... looks like I really stumbled on to Davey Jones's Locker here!! Looks like he says: rote oberen Tragdeck? = red over/upper wing? (tragdeck? could be I can't spell it right, or it's a dilect of 'wing'.) rote Haube = which is red hood or bonnet? Could be cowling maybe? rote Laufräder = which is red wheels, or something spinning? rote schwans(z) = red tail Sweet! This is a great find! I want to print it and hang it on my wall near my desk! OvS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) OvS - read my translation, old chap - it's all in there! His 66. victory was Lt. W. G. Ivamy, 54 squadron, POW (Sopwith Camel); strange he doesn't name the aircraft type. Perhaps, cause he didn't shoot it down? Edited June 29, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OvS 8 Posted June 29, 2009 OvS - read my translation, old chap - it's all in there! His 66. victory was Lt. W. G. Ivamy, 54 squadron, POW (Sopwith Camel); strange he doesn't name the aircraft type. Perhaps, cause he didn't shoot it down? Ah! Sorry, I was thrilled to read the account, and test my German... which has gotten much worse over the years! OvS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted June 29, 2009 OvS - read my translation, old chap - it's all in there! His 66. victory was Lt. W. G. Ivamy, 54 squadron, POW (Sopwith Camel); strange he doesn't name the aircraft type. Perhaps, cause he didn't shoot it down? He did not list the aircraft type and yet he got a confirmation. Sometimes it's who you know/are I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Lucky 0 Posted June 29, 2009 He lists a Camel right at the beginning and the location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted June 29, 2009 WOW! That is very cool Olham. Thanks for posting this Sir. I have saved a copy of it to my own files. Cheers! Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Hey, looks like one of my claims in OFF, or very close to it. I guess I'm on to something with those high approval ratings. :yes: Great find! Edit: At the bottom of the scan they mention that document is a facsimile from the Geschwader's war diary. I'd sure like to read those war diaries! Edited June 29, 2009 by Hasse Wind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted June 29, 2009 Mr. Lucky: He lists a Camel right at the beginning and the location. Right, Lucky - even I didn't read my own stuff properly... :blush2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted June 29, 2009 Brilliant!...So glad we have real-Life German's on the forum!....I couldn't understand a bloody word of it!..hahaha...thanks for Translating Olham old Chap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
