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Congratulatory telegram

Die Erinnerungen der Mutter des roten Kampffliegers Kunigunde Freifrau von Richthofen. Im Verlag Ullstein - Berlin, 1937. p. 159??

28 March 1918
abends
Avesnes-le-Sec

‘Today your son Manfred shot down his 71st, 72nd and 73rd opponent. The 71st victory of the Rittmeister rounds off the number of air victories of your two sons to one hundred. – In grateful amazement, the air forces join me in congratulating the parents of the brothers who were so proud in their achievements and so modest in their character. The fondest wishes for your brave sons will glow in many thousands of German hearts today. Your sincerely devoted von Hoeppner, Commanding General of the Air Force.’ A similar congratulatory telegram from the Supreme Warlord. The ‘Ulk’ comments: ‘Marvellous guys, the von Richthofen brothers: they are fifty together and are already celebrating their hundredth.’

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