Thread: Staffelkapitan vs Staffelfuhrer?
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Old 19th July 2008, 15:14
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Re: Staffelkapitan vs Staffelfuhrer?
The Staffelkapitän was appointed officially. The Staffelführer led an Staffel as long as there wasn't any new Staffelkapitän. For example at death. The more experienced pilot commanded the Staffel in the air without consideration on the rank. An Staffelführer only led an Staffel temporarily or on a trial basis. They could be appointed to Staffelkapitän officially if they proved themselves. Independent whether Kr.O. or Tr.O.

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