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R Gannon · 17 July 2008, 06:35 PM

Hi guys

Kirk I think I meant to get back to you in regards another thread. Apology for that. Certainly Billik was the driving force - after he was captured, you could be excused for thinking the DVII equipped Jasta 52 shut up shop. Indeed Billik downed more quality opposition than MvR & Voss combined! Unlike those champions of the 'happy time' of late 16 early 17, in mid 1918 he and his Pfalz unit had to fight with cunning for their victories. Of course he had a good aprentieceship with Js 12 & Js 7.

Cheers Russ

17 July 2008, 06:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
R Gannon Forum Ace Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,445	Billik Hi guys Kirk I think I meant to get back to you in regards another thread. Apology for that. Certainly Billik was the driving force - after he was captured, you could be excused for thinking the DVII equipped Jasta 52 shut up shop. Indeed Billik downed more quality opposition than MvR & Voss combined! Unlike those champions of the 'happy time' of late 16 early 17, in mid 1918 he and his Pfalz unit had to fight with cunning for their victories. Of course he had a good aprentieceship with Js 12 & Js 7. Cheers Russ __________________ Our hearts so stout has got us fame For soon 'tis known from where we came Where'er we go they fear the name Of Garryowen in glory.