July 2, 1917

Victory 57

Victory 57

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Victory 57

Victory 57 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

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‘2. 7. 1917. Deulemont, between the lines, 10.20 in the morning. I attacked the foremost aeroplane of an enemy squadron. The observer collapsed at the first shots. The pilot was fatally shot shortly afterwards. The R.E. reared up. I fired at the rearing aircraft from a distance of 50 metres with a few more shots until the flames burst out of the aircraft and the enemy crashed burning. von Richthofen, Rittmeister and commander of Jagdgeschwader I."

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A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.

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Victory 57 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

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