Ryan H 0 Posted October 11, 2009 Today I lift a cold one in honor of my best DiD pilot: Ferdinand Boelcke (Oswald's little known cousin) . He flew with courage and perhaps a small amount or wrecklessness. The only regret he ever had was foolishly attacking a squadron he had no hope of defeating and knowing his wingmen wouldnt escape alive either... For you Ferdinand! godspeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itifonhom 6 Posted October 11, 2009 OH Ryan, I'm so sorry to see an ace of Jasta 2 die! We're going to miss him for sure. And we're going to drink for him at the Offiziers klub this afternoon. itifonhom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 11, 2009 . Gott im Himmel! Ryan you must have flown day and night non-stop in order to accrue that tally in your short time in the OFF skies. How did you manage to keep young Ferdinand alive that long and in that kind of action? He must have been one of the blessed. The Vaterland will most certainly mourn his loss. And that is the first time I've seen the two highest German/Prussian honours in this sim. They look so nice in the pilot's log. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 11, 2009 Wow, Ryan, I haven't gotten those last two medals yet in BHaH! Looking good! Next time, when you have got that far - fly him with much more care. He won't need to gather many victories nor medals then anymore - he would need to stay alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted October 11, 2009 I know how it feels to lose such a long-lived pilot. The lure of fame and awards is great, but actually it would be best to forget about the medals and just try to survive from one mission and day to another. It's a long war (if you don't start your campaign too late!), so if you can stay alive, the kills will come and the medals too. It's just so hard to learn to be less aggressive... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan H 0 Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks for the kind words guys. I knew the Pour le Merite was a high raking award but the other one I had no idea. I'm starting a new pilot for Britain today, flying a Pup in April 1917, RFC 46. See you in the skys soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted October 11, 2009 Great career there Ryan! The Kaiser will sent a note of condolence to his Mum Good luck in the Pup This rounds on me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldric 42 Posted October 11, 2009 Condolences on your pilots untimely demise (is it ever timely?), Ryan. I salute his gallantry and prestigious career Salut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
