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12 August 2008, 07:26 AM
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Richthofen Appointment as Commander of JG 1
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
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12 August 2008, 09:16 AM
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Jagdgeschwader I was formed on 24 June 1917 and Manfred von Richthofen assumed command on 26 June 1917. See Greg Vanwyngarden's book 'Richthofen's Circus' Jagdgeschwader Nr 1.
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23 August 2008, 12:10 PM
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yes, he's right comrade. june 24, 1917 was when he was appointed commander of the wing squadrons.
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