[Red Baroness]

I just read Aero Journal #48 - Here's the reason the mechanics called him those names!

One day, he (someone) forgot(misplaced) his light summer helmet during a siege on a liason of JU 52. It was returned by a pilot who gave it to Oesau without saying a word to him; a heavy helmet in leather, of a much smaller size. At the time of the following alarm, as has his habit, Oesau grabbed the helmet which was too small at quadruple speed, and (cramming it on), he immediately became aware of the exchange. The roaring that he issued (at the exchange) was nothing compared to the rage on his return - And in fact! Mad with rage, Oesau, carrying still the red brands left by the helmet too small, summoned all the mechanics and inflicted them on them eight early morning days of exercises (at around 6 to 7 am in the morning) that he personally directed. Never again, did anyone lose sight of the Kommodore's equipment.

Much chuckling ensued. Since I wear a size 60 myself and hubby wears a 57-58 cm, I can feel that pain.