MvR is asked to fly less

"And on 18 August at 8 o'clock in the morning, bombs thunder again, they don't hurt anyone. On this day, a telegram arrives from the commanding general of the air force, which the cavalry captain first begins to read with pride and then, when he reads the postscript, puts it away gracefully. The telegram reads: "From your report on the battles of 16 August, I have seen that the ruthless deployment of the units and the superior bravery of the crews decided the air battle in our favour. The troops will be grateful to their comrades-in-arms in the air. I would like to express my thanks and warmest appreciation to you, the commander of the squadron, and especially to all the airmen. I expect Rittmeister Freiherr von Richthofen, whom I warmly congratulate on his 58th aerial victory, to be aware of the responsibility of his personal commitment and to fly only when absolutely necessary before he has overcome the last traces of his wounds". This postscript is bitter. And the second telegram that arrives is just an inadequate patch: "On 17 August, Fighter Squadron 11 defeated the two hundredth enemy in aerial combat since 12 October 1916, its first mobilisation day. These successes are a shining example for all fighter pilots, the most beautiful memorial to the fallen comrades of Jasta 11. I pay tribute to the Jasta and its leader, Lieutenant Wolff, and especially to its former leader, Rittmeister von Richthofen."