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An explanation for the massive revision.[edit]

The list had become incomprehensible. Examples:

Unintelligible list headings
Bizarre dates--year/month/day--that had no relationship to reality
Listing such "Achievements" as getting killed
Extensive mini-biographies crammed into "Achievements" or "Notes"
Achievements listed in Notes column

And not one bit of this crap was sourced/cited. So, away with it!Georgejdorner (talk) 04:24, 20 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Flying ace resource check?[edit]

Hello, if anyone reading this an expert in "German flying aces of WWI" could you let me know if your sources have any mention of Rudolf Erren? I've seen him mentioned in passing as a "flying ace" and I imagine that's hyperbole but who knows. Please and TIA! jengod (talk) 17:30, 20 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]