Raine, I don’t know about that. Being grounded means that the French are likely to forget lessons learned and start sending their pilots to their doom again.
It’s good to see George enjoying himself, eating and drinking well and taking care of his hygiene, but it’s back to business now. Keeping my fingers crossed for the confirmation of that Pfalz.

25 February, 1918 09:45
Cuirieux, Marne Sector
Jasta 19, JG II
Offizzierstellvertreter Rudolf Emil Fuchs EK1, HHO
34 confirmed kills

The orders came some time ago but the Staffel had to wait for a window to open during the bad weather. Flying or even transport by road was out of the question until now. They finally had their chance. Their transfer to Toulis was one for the books. They were airborne no longer than 5 minutes before they were lining up to land. Once on the ground they were greeted by more Dreideckers. These were earmarked for the lower ranks. They would all finally fly the new Fokker machines together. More snow arrived in the evening.


"Take the cylinder out of my kidneys,
The connecting rod out of my brain, my brain,
From out of my arse take the camshaft,
And assemble the engine again."