A curious story of the Kaiser's youngest son, Prince Joachim, wafted
away in an aeroplane when in danger of capture is told by a wounded
Russian lieutenant.
The officer says at the battle on November 24 the Prince was in
command of a German force which occupied a village after driving
the Russians from it. The Czar's troops, however, received
reinforcements and reoccupied the place after a tough fight.
When the Prince heard of the recapture, he jumped on a horse and
galloped off after the retiring troops.
Three aeroplanes were circling above to discover and rescue the
Prince. Two of the aviators who attempted to descend came into the
Russian fire and were disabled.
By this time the Prince was with a number of German troops
completely surrounded by Russians. His position seemed very
critical. Just in the nick of time the third machine came down near
him and the Prince, taking a seat thereon, was borne away to safety.