 On 19 October 1940, Wick was promoted to "Major" and appointed "Geschwaderkommodore" (wing commander) of JG 27.He had no ambition to leave his "Gruppe" in JG 2 "Richthofen" and, after giving the matter some thought, asked Göring to let him remain with his "Gruppe" instead.The next day Göring revoked his decision and gave Wick command of JG 2 "Richthofen".