Aces of Jagdstaffel 17

Initially formed to assist in the defence of the city of Metz against French bombing raids, Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 17 would go on to become one of the most distinguish German fighter units of World War 1. Its first victory was scored by the pilot whose story is inextricably interwoven with that of his unit – the ''Blue Max'' recipient Julius Buckler. He was largely responsible for inspiring th...