Göring's letters from the front

I had posted earlier about some copies of some Hermann Göring letters from the front concerning the BMW IIIa motors in the D.VIIs. I was surprised how well I was able to translate it, with a critique from Hannes Täger. More letters to follow as translated. This was his first letter.


Jagdgeschwader Frhr. v. Richthofen O.U.20.7.1918.
Br.Nr. 1354/I?18
Kogenluft Kofl. 7


Report.
Now that two Stafflen, (flights), of the Geschwader, (squadron), are equipped with the newly released BMW IIIa engines, it is obviously apparent, that it is an urgent necessity to get as soon as possible the entire Geschwader, (squadron), equipped with these engines. The BMW engine is superior to the Mercedes, (particularly at greater altitude).* It is this fact that does not allow the co-operation of all four Stafflen, (flights), to fly as one Geschwader, (squadron), federation.* If we are to continue without the great advantages of the BMW engines, it cannot be done.* Both, in the speed and in the climb rate, the Mercedes and BMW partiucularly do not compare. The two first Stafflen, (flights), usually succeed to climb and engage the enemy squadrons, but the other two Stafflen, (flights), remain behind and thus only half of the combat capability of the Geschwader, (squadron), is utilized.* A uniform attack is not possible.* Being aware of this fact arouses great discontent with the pilots whom do not have the BMW engine.* Especially if they see their comrades with superior performance able to engage and score, without themselves being able to attack. Such a closed federation, as is the Richthofen-Geschwader, (squadron), which is assigned at the main fighting fronts always, must be equipped uniformly with the best and most modern material available. I please therefore again ask for accelerated delivery of BMW engines.
gez. Göring
Oblt. u. Geschwader-Kommandeur.

[stephen]

Votre translation c'est tres bein, monsieur! Wish my French was that good! Thank you... very interesting. Will look forward to the next one.