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One of the highest scoring German units of WWI was Jasta 5,
with over 250 victories to its credit. Three of its most notable
pilots – Ltn d R Fritz Rumey, Ltn d R Josef Mai and Ltn
d R Otto Könnecke – gained such a reputation that they
acquired the nickname “The Golden Triumvirate.” Between
them, these three non-commissioned officers scored 110 victories
by the war’s end.Jasta 5 was based at several different
aerodromes during the war, however, the unit is usually associated
with with the Boistrancourt aerodrome, shown here. Pictured from
front to back are: Ltn d R Josef Mai, 30 victories; Ltn d R Otto
Könnecke, 35 victories; Ltn d R Fritz Rumey, 45 victories.
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