Not something I do often enough here, but on the occasion of his 100th JG11 FSO victory I thought it a fitting time to show my appreciation and admiration of this fine Gentlemen. Every CO needs a man like 'Bino' in the ranks. Not only is he my Operations Officer (CiC for JG11), but also a talented and gifted, dedicated AH player, and active member of the FSO CM team.
A reserved, quiet, kilt wearing Scotsman, 'Bino' is the classic Gentlemen Warrior, and among my closest friends in the game. Dedicated, enthusiastic and proud of the 11th, I have no worries anytime that I am not present to lead the gang, that the boys are in good hands under the direction of Herr 'Bino'. A wealth of World War II history, and just one of the nicest people you will ever meet, I count myself lucky to have him as a friend and squadmate. The entire community here benefits from players like him, and certainly all of us here benefit from his selfless dedication to the Friday Night Squadron Operations program.
A man I would gladly share a foxhole with, and call my Brother.
A glimpse inside the Jagdgeschwader 11 ready room:
Frame 1By order of Ober Kommando der LuftwaffeThe following presented for actions taking place in FSO - Frame 1 of
'Battle Over Munich':
(http://www.jg11.org/awards/kcols.gif)
Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes
mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern(Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
with Oak Leaves and Swords)
is awarded to:
'Bino'Awarded to pilots after they have scored
100 aerial victories in FSO.
onthis Sunday, the 5th day of August, 2012.
Congratulations.
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Thanks for all you do, 'Bino' !!
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