January 20, 1917

MvR appointed leader of Jasta 11

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Aerial view of La Brayelle aerodrome. This expansive pre-war airfield served many German units and was Jasta 11's home from October 1916 until mid-April 1917. After Richthofen's tenure there began in January 1917 he amassed 28 credited victories. (DEHLA Collection) (picture source: Inside the victories of Manfred von richthofen - Volume 1, James F. Miller, Aeronaut Books, 2016)

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Coordinates 50.367639, 3.03435

Event Narrative

‘Then one day a telegram arrived: ’Lieutenant v. R. appointed leader of Jagdstaffel 11." I have to say, I was annoyed. I had worked so well with my comrades in Jagdstaffel Boelcke. Now starting all over again, settling in, etc. was boring. Besides, I would have preferred the Pour le mérite."

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Aerial view of La Brayelle aerodrome. This expansive pre-war airfield served many German units and was Jasta 11's home from October 1916 until mid-April 1917. After Richthofen's tenure there began in January 1917 he amassed 28 credited victories. (DEHLA Collection)

Aerial view of La Brayelle aerodrome. This expansive pre-war airfield served many German units and was Jasta 11's home from October 1916 until mid-April 1917. A...

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