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Question on Schurmeyer,

I note that he was an observer 1935-36 and later he became Staka (Staffelkapitan):
01.10.40 Oblt., awarded Ritterkreuz, Staka 3.(F)/Aufkl.Gr, Ob.d.L.

Does this mean he received a pilot/observer qualification to achieve this post or can observers be staka?

J.