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Offline Stampf

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A JG11 First!
« on: August 12, 2012, 09:26:33 AM »

In May of 2009, a player approached me looking for a home in JG11.  It was obvious right away that this man could fly.  He fit right into the Sonderstaffel and quickly established himself as a leader among the boys.  FSO however he struggled with.  Sure he was taking down the red guys, but just could not survive a frame.  I enjoyed watching him mature as the months passed until finally he began surviving the frames and making it home.  A few operations ago he passed me on the III. Gruppe Killboard, and has never looked back.  A great stick, outstanding leader, very helpful to all the guys in the squad and a darn nice guy, it really pleased me this morning to award him this honor - the first in JG11 to receive it.  Please join me in congratulating 'Hopper' on this outstanding accomplishment!



A glimpse inside the JG11 ready room:





Frame 2



By order of Ober Kommando der Luftwaffe


The following presented for actions taking place in FSO - Frame 2 of 'Battle Over Munich':



 

Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes
mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillianten

(Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds)
is awarded to:  "Hopper'
Awarded to pilots after they have scored 175 aerial victories in FSO.




on


this Sunday, the 12th day of August, 2012.


Congratulations.


o/

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- La Fabrica de Exitos -

Offline Bino

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2012, 10:21:43 AM »
Gratulieren!  :cheers:


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Offline Frodo

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2012, 10:41:19 AM »
 :cheers:


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Offline VILKAS

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2012, 12:48:01 PM »



                   :salute U, Hopper Sir !.....and..... :cheers:


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Offline bc21

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 01:22:34 PM »
 :salute :cheers: :salute

Offline Molsman

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2012, 01:25:54 PM »
Wtg Hopper  :cheers: :cheers: :salute
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Offline Shamus

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2012, 01:32:38 PM »
Congrats Hopper!!!.........(I hate running up against that guy).

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2012, 01:43:30 PM »
 :cheers:

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2012, 01:46:47 PM »
Congrats Hopper!!!.........(I hate running up against that guy).

shamus

Feeling is mutual  :D  :salute

Thanks guys I didn't do it alone.
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Offline ROC

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2012, 02:21:53 PM »
 :cheers: Nice job Hopper, glad we have you on our side for DGS!  :D
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Offline Halo46

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2012, 02:28:29 PM »
WTG Hop  :cheers:
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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2012, 03:08:35 PM »
Congrats!  :cheers:
There must also be a flyable computer available for Nefarious to do FSO. So he doesn't keep talking about it for eight and a half hours on Friday night!

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2012, 03:29:52 PM »
Hats off Hopper!  :cheers:
I was one of his kills Friday night and it was not the first time.

I had it in my head the P51B could out turn the 109G6. I was sadly mistaken. When I engaged Hopper he quickly turned the tables on me and within about 30 seconds I was shot down.
Excellent stick in the LW rides, good fellow from everything I have heard and seen, and a member of an great squad.    :salute


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Offline Hopper

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2012, 03:59:46 PM »
Thanks Daddog i got lucky  :salute
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Offline Big Rat

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Re: A JG11 First!
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2012, 06:54:43 PM »
Good Job Hopper :aok

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