Battle over Romania on April 16, 1944
 

In accordance with Romanian Military Archives, on April 16, 1944 Luftwaffe shot down over Romania 6 american bombers (4 certainly and 2- probably) and lost a pilot. In that day, Luftwaffe based in Romania (for instance II./JG51, 10./JG301 and others) raised 81 fighter against of the USAAF 47th BG which struck Brasov.

I should learn which German pilots claimed victories and who was the pilot lost (name, unit, location it is possible).

Can anybody help me?

Thanks in advance for your answers.
DAN

Battle over Romania on 16 April 1944
 

Hi Dan

Wood's claims files list the following victories, all for JG 51: Unteroffizier Rudolf Jurgens of 5./JG 51 claimed a B-24 at 11:28, Leutnant Otto Schultz of 6./JG 51 claimed a B-24 at 11:30 (possibly his 62nd victory) and Feldwebel Elias Kühlein of 4./JG 51 claimed a B-24 at 11:33. Unfortunately, the other three claims that you mention are not included. Hopefully someone else can help you with the loss.

Horrido!

Leo

Re: Battle over Romania on 16 April 1944
 

Thanks Leo! I'm waiting.
Dan

Battle over Romania on 16 April 1944
 

Hi Dan

I am glad that I was able to help somewhat. I maybe should have added that all three of these victories are listed as having been confirmed. I hope that you have luck with the further one confirmed and two unconfirmed victories as well as the one loss registered.

Horrido!

Leo