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Oblt. Paul-Henning von Osterroth and MvR in front of the pilot mess of Jagdstaffel 12 at Epinoy on 23 March 1917.
March 23, 1917
MvR visits Jasta 12 in Epinoy
Jasta 11 and Jasta 12 joint mission
Event Summary
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50.23231665012856, 3.163070000472024
Event Narrative
The author Ed Ferko states in his book, Richthofen, without naming a source that this meeting took place on 15 April 1917. According to the caption in the photo album of Lt. Oskar Müller, Officer z. b. V. of Jagdstaffel 12, the photos were taken on 23 March 1917. Photo album Oskar Müller, Bruno SChmäling and M. Schmeelke Collection.
Combat Overview
A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.
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MvR and his old friend Oblt. Paul-Henning von Osterroth at Epinoy airfield. The nose of MvR's mount, D.2006/16 can be seen in the photo, clearly showing the red-painted spinner.
MvR and his old friend Oblt. Paul-Henning von Osterroth at Epinoy airfield. The nose of MvR's mount, D.2006/16 can be seen in the photo, clearly showing the red...
Members of Jagdstaffel 12 with MvR, in front of the aircraft tents at Epinoy. From left: Lt. Müller, Offz. z.b.V., Vzfw. Schorisch, Oblt. von Osterroth, Vzfw. Grigo, MvR.
Conversation between Oblt. von Osterroth and MvR before the latter's return flight next to the wing of MvR's Albatros D.III D.200/16, most of the military number of the aircraft being just visible behind the "V" interplane strut.
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