Hi George,
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Originally Posted by Hal Oele
Hi folks,
another important information around the Richthofen discussion...
Hal
"The 30th of April was notable for a change in German air fighting tactics. The fighter flights attached to the Arras Corps at Douai (3rd, 4th, 11th, and 33rd) were combined to form one group which could, as occasion demanded, operate as a massed fighting formation. This group, which made its first sweep on the morning of the 30th, was promptly named by us 'Richthofen's Circus'..." WAR IN THE AIR Vol.III, page 368
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This is a much quoted passage from a book that MT obviously disagrees with and that it should not be taken as the Gospel, as he clearly states in the following:
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Originally Posted by Hal Oele
With nearly every modern Richthofen book you will find this information and because this statement is from "The history of the part played in the war by British air forces" it's a bible, often quoted in conjunction with this famous photograph of Jasta 11 at Roucourt. But is this statement true?
No!
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"often quoted in conjunction with this famous photograph of Jasta 11 at Roucourt."
He is saying that this statement often accompanies this fotograf.
He also states that the above information is incorrect, false,
NOT TRUE!
I think that he is very clear on his feelings regarding this matter.
As I have said, quite simply, don't read too much into what is not there.
Again, on 30-4-1917:
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Originally Posted by Hal Oele
"Ltn. Heinz Geiseler was Jastapilot with the quoted Jasta 33 and he scored on this memorable 30th of April his first victory."
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I hope that this better clears things up.
Best Wishes, Jay