I have a German book about the WWI and WWII "Richthofen" units. This book mentions that Jagdgeschwader 1 was established on 23 June 1917 by the Chief of the General Staff of the Field Army. Every source I have seen says that
Manfred von Richthofen commanded the unit from 24 June 1917. I am wondering if this date is correct or was he actually the appointed as the commander on 23 June 1917, the day Jagdgeschwader 1 was established. All comments are welcome. Please post your responses here or send me an e-mail at
Feldpost@aol.com
Barry