July 14, 1917
Victory 57 - Recognition
Victory 57 - Recognition
Event Highlights
Event Narrative
‘Grand Headquarters, 14 July 17.
The Rittmeister Freiherr von Richthofen, commander of Fighter Wing I, is recognised for the shooting down of an R.E. aircraft on 2 July 17 as the 57th victorious air combat.
The Chief of the General Staff, signed. Thomsen.’
Combat Overview
A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.
Sources
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Bodenschatz - Jagd in Flanderns Himmel
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