July 2, 1917

Lt. Krefft is in command

Appointment Lt. Krefft

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Lt. Krefft becomes MvR's Technical Officer. (picture source: The Illustrated Red Baron - The life and times of Manfred von Richthofen - Peter Kilduff -Cassel & Co - 2000)

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Coordinates 50.816141687498735, 3.2403333562695864

Event Narrative

‘Rittmstr. Frhr. v. Richthofen initially commands Lt. Krefft (Jasta 11) as technical officer (transfer requested) to the staff of the Jagdgeschwader. As adjutant, on 1 July, the Jagdgeschwader is joined by: Oblt. Bodenschatz v. Jasta Boelcke. 57th victory from Rittmeister.’

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Lt. Krefft becomes MvR's Technical Officer.

Lt. Krefft becomes MvR's Technical Officer. (picture source: The Illustrated Red Baron - The life and times of Manfred von Richthofen - Peter Kilduff -Cassel &...

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