On 13 August, Sperrle had approved Leie's preferential promotion to Hauptmann (captain). The Gruppe saw relatively little action in October. In fear of an Allied invasion on the French Mediterranean coast, I. Gruppe was ordered to Marseille-Marignane airfield on 8 November.
On 13 August, Sperrle had sanctioned Leie's advantageous advancement to Hauptmann (captain). The Gruppe experienced relatively little activity in October. Due to apprehension of an Allied invasion on the French Mediterranean coast, I. Gruppe was ordered to Marseille-Marignane airfield on 8 November.