Helmut von Hammer Jasta 4, JG 1. Marcke, Flamders. kills 7 Up for Dawn Patrol. It was still dark as we arrived over the lines amid dark clouds. Spotted a flight off to the right side then a flight of 6 Camels coming from the left in the 4 o clock position dropped on us. I guess I was the target as they shot me up really good. As luck would have it, the 2 behind me overshot so I was able to rake one of them real good. His a/c staggered then the right wing dropped down forcing him to spiral down. I saw him make a crash landing in No Mans Land. My machine was a mess so had to land on a dirt road. Victory # 7. Only my kill for the fight and we had 1 pilot wnd.
