🔴 JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel" - North American & European REDFOR

[Klaiber]

JG-1 “Fritz Schmenkel” is a serious-minded virtual squadron.

Virtual JG-1 has a long and distinguished history.

Our parent organization was established in March 1992 as a “Red Baron Online” group.

We are one of the oldest virtual squadrons currently active on the internet.

In 2022, we celebrated our 30th Anniversary.

JG-1 “Fritz Schmenkel” is composed of three squadrons:

• 1. Jagdstaffel (1.JS) - North American-based
• 2. Jagdstaffel (2.JS) - European-based
• 3. Jagdstaffel (3.JS) - Active Reserves

JG-1 “Fritz Schmenkel” is a dedicated REDFOR fighter wing.

We focus on Cold War aircraft, specifically those flown by the East German and Warsaw Pact air forces.

However, we do also fly non-Warsaw Pact aircraft that are commonly found on REDFOR teams.

Our primary aircraft are:

• MiG-21bis Fishbed
• MiG-19P Farmer
• MiG-15bis
• Mi-8MTV2 Hip
• Mi-24P Hind
• Su-25/T Frogfoot
• L-39C/ZA Albatros

We also fly:

• F-4E Phantom II
• F-5E Tiger II
• F-14A/B Tomcat
• JF-17 Thunder
• Mirage 2000C
• Mirage F1
• MiG-29 Fulcrum
• Su-27 Flanker
• Su-33 Flanker-D

Check us out at the following locations:

• Website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

 

Edited June 25, 2024 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

Jagdfliegergeschwader 1 (JG-1) "Fritz Schmenkel" is still recruiting!

Stop by our forums and fill out an application.

Oblt. Johann "Jonne" Engel (551) and Ult. Matthäus Erhardt (431), on patrol.

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Jonne]

Recruitment is still open!

 

 

2. JS lining up at a visit in Mozdok.

Edited December 13, 2019 by Jonne

[Sarpalaxan]

Greetings

I have found the JG1 on the forum but i'me not really sure if I can manage to be a part of it. Are there any fixed dates per week on wich you operate and any requirements on how much someone has to be there? I am currently part of a casual squadron which I don't really want to leave but I also would love to get some more serious flight hours in my beloved Fishbed.

[Klaiber]

Hi Sarpalaxan,

Thanks for the interest!

Our European pilots meet on Tuesdays at 8:00PM CET. Our North American pilots meet on Fridays at 10:30PM EST. And when possible, we all meet together (usually on weekends).

Obviously, real life always comes first. So we don't expect people to be around all the time. However, we do ask people be actively involved in the group, as the squadron is designed to be competitive. We actively fly against other squadrons online and in tournament events, and thus need to train together.

Generally, we're pretty strict about people belonging to two groups simultaneously. Unless given special dispensation, we frown upon it, as it's a conflict of interest and scheduling. However, we can make exceptions on a case by case basis.

If you're interested in the squadron's code of conduct rules, you can find a copy of it here on our WW2 website:

https://jg1.org/schmenkel/dicta/

We're still in the process of constructing our Cold War-era website, so I apologize for the era jump.

Hope this helps!

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

All,

While our website is being updated, people can find us on our forums:

https://jg1.org/schmenkel/

 

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Tobas_van_der_Lust]

Are you still active? Is there any Discord or Steam Link to contact you?

[Klaiber]

Hi IL2TOBIAS,

JG-1 is definitely active and also actively recruiting. We're actually flying in the finals for Operation Meltdown this weekend.

If you're interested in checking us out, here is a link to our DCS squadron website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel

Additionally, you can stop by our forums and fill out a recruitment application: https://forum.jg1.org/forum/92-jg1-recruitment/

We have both North American and European members, so most timezones are covered.

Hope this helps!

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Jonne]

Jagdfliegergeschwader 1 (JG-1) "Fritz Schmenkel" is still recruiting.

 

 

Hptm. Johann "Jonne" Engel (551) photographed by Offz.-S., 3 Martin Balge after a succesful airfield strike

[Klaiber]

Jagdfliegergeschwader 1 (JG-1) "Fritz Schmenkel" is still recruiting.

Formation takeoff: Hptm. Johann "Jonne" Engel (511), Oblt. Bruno "Firefly" Henschel (545), and Ult. Matthäus Erhardt (431) of 2.JS. Photographed by Offz.-S., 2 Wilhelm "Willi" Conrads.

 

A mixed element: Hptm. Johann "Jonne" Engel (511), and Offz.-S., 2 Wilhelm "Willi" Conrads (604) forming up in a MiG-29A.

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[javelina1]

cool outfit you have there. I'd fly with you guys, (I like the MiG-21). Unfortunately life commitments won't allow me to be tied out with a squadron at a set frequency.

 

best of luck to you folks!

Edited September 24, 2020 by javelina1

[Klaiber]

javelina1 said:

cool outfit you have there. I'd fly with you guys, (I like the MiG-21). Unfortunately life commitments won't allow me to be tied out with a squadron at a set frequency.

 

best of luck to you folks!

Thanks javelina, much appreciated!

If your schedule ever changes, definitely look us up.

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

 

JG-1 Fritz Schmenkel is on the hunt for new pilots!

Our Geschwader has been roaming the virtual skies for nearly 30 years, starting as a Red Baron Online group in March 1992.  We’ve grown considerably, however, since the days of dial-up and Windows 3.1!

JG-1 is a seriously-minded group that focuses on the aircraft of the Cold War-era Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (East German Airforce).  Our primary aircraft are the MiG-21bis, the MIG-15bis, the MiG-19P, the L-39, the Mi-8MTV2, and the Mi-24P.  But we also actively fly the Mirage 2000C, the JF-17 Thunder and the F-14A/B.  We fly both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, often with combined arms elements when available.

We’re international (with strong North American and European support), practice multiple times throughout the week, are extremely active in events, and fly as realistically as possible.  We also have an active training program for all members.

If you’re interested in a dynamic and fun group to learn and fly with, we might be the right fit.

Feel free to stop by our forum: https://forum.jg1.org/

Feel free to stop by our Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

An outstanding video created by JG1_Hotlead, celebrating JG1's 30 years.  From WW1, to WW2, to the Cold War - we're looking forward to the next 30!

 

Edited July 15, 2022 by Klaiber

[Pocket Kings]

Guten Tag,

I wonder how the JF-17 fits into the picture? I'm liking the Thunder quite much, apart from the manual and the recently appearing bugs, and it's my main airframe for now. Do you fly the Jeff as a "hop in and have fun" airplane then, or do you aspire the same mil-sim attitude towards the JF-17 excercises?

Have a good week!

[Klaiber]

Hi @Pocket Kings,

My apologies for not seeing your message sooner!

We fly the JF-17 casually, so we don't dedicate a lot of time to it.

[Klaiber]

Jagdfliegergeschwader 1 (JG-1) "Fritz Schmenkel" is recruiting.

Stop by our forums and fill out an application: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/

Ult. Anton Rotermann (509) of 1.JS, preparing for a sortie.

Edited October 24, 2022 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

All,

JG-1 wants to fly and train against a BLUFOR squadron with similar interests.  And if things went well, we’d be interested in setting up more formal events for the future, potentially involving multiple squadrons.

The plane-set for any practice/event would be developed in advance.  But think along the lines of Enigma’s, Blue Flag Cold War, or Alpenwolf’s Cold War.  We’d, of course, be willing to consider going against more modern aircraft.  However, we’d need to carefully discuss the objectives to make things fun for both sides.

To contact us, check us out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

Or find us at our website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/

[Klaiber]

Jagdfliegergeschwader 1 (JG-1) "Fritz Schmenkel" is recruiting.

Stop by our forums and fill out an application: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/


Obstlt. Georg Klaiber (425), on patrol with 1.JS/JG-1

 

Edited October 24, 2022 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel" is still recruiting.

We're currently looking to expand both our North American and European squadrons.

Stop by our website or Discord:

• Website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

1.JS line-up while visiting Krasnodar-Center.
 

[Klaiber]

All, JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel" is still recruiting.

We're currently looking to expand both our North American and European squadrons.

Stop by our website or Discord:

• Website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

321 Red, flown by Offz.-S., 2 Ulrich (Bamse) Denzinger of 2.JS/JG-1.  Note the unofficial ground crew art on the aircraft's tailfin.

Edited June 19, 2023 by Klaiber

[Mike Force Team]

Hello,

I want to join.

Mike Force Team (Viper3400 in discord)

[Klaiber]

Great!  Looking forward to talking with you more.

 

[Klaiber]

JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel" is recruiting.  

Our workhorse aircraft are the MiG-21bis, the MiG-19P, the Mi-24P, the Mi-8MTV2, and Su-25/T.

We're eagerly anticipating the MiG-29, the MiG-17, the MiG-23, and the F-4E for Persian Gulf REDFOR sorties.

We have a strong North American squadron, and are currently looking to grow our European membership.

Stop by our website or Discord:

• Website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

. . .

Obstlt. Georg Klaiber (425) and Maj. Gerhard (Britchot) Heiberger (424) on patrol in MiG-19Ps.

 

1.JS and 2.JS pilots conducting helicopter operations.

Edited February 11, 2024 by Klaiber

[Klaiber]

JG-1 "Fritz Schmenkel" is recruiting.

JG-1 is currently involved in a number of events, including joint training opportunities with various squadrons.

If you're interested in Cold War REDFOR aircraft, stop by our website or Discord:

• Website: https://jg1.org/schmenkel/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/SM6Uk5XuJ2

. . .

Lt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen (441) and wingman preparing for take-off.

 

Edited November 15, 2024 by Klaiber