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Thanks Hal and Manfred for this post.

I have said here that I have always believed that the lineup photo was probably taken after von Hoeppner’s visit, which I believe was on April 23rd based on Hinsch’s letter to his mother, and before MvR took leave on May.

On the v Hoeppner photo one sees 3 tents, but on the lineup photo one can see that a fourth tent was built filling the gap between the building and the tents seen on the v Hoeppner photo. Therefore, I have presumed that the fourth tent was built later that day or after that.

MvR supposedly didn’t fly on the 30th, but we see both Le Petite Rouge and the Abendmaschine on the field. Of course, these aircraft could have been flown by other personnel while MvR was away, as it happened with 789/17, but 789/17 doesn’t seem to be on the photo, so I presume the photo was taken while Manfred was still there.

Hence, I have always dated this photo between23-30 April. I have said that it was probably taken on the 30th, based on Jones’ War in the Air quote, and on the occasion of the combined operations.

So, what is it not correct, the lineup photo at that particular date, the four Jastas operating from Roucourt, or the whole event itself?

This is very interesting! In any case I must rectify my error then.

Now, about the first DIII it is said it is not a Jasta 11 aircraft; it was a foreign one.
Jasta 3, 4, 33 ? Many people came to visit Roucourt. Boehme was there……………..

This info is great Hal and Manfred, as well as the pictures. I am very sad too that few people seem to follow this up.

The abendmaschine thread was hijacked and killed. The Krefft vs Hinsh thread is dead as well. No one else seems to provide input on the 789/17 thread too. It is frustrating!

I would like to see more participation from other people who know more than I do.

Thanks again.

George