Two missions for Heinz Bär on 23 May 1940 ?
 

Heinz Bär flew a first mission and claimed a Hurricane.
In the afternoon Hptm Pitcairn, Oblt Joppien and Fw Schmid claimed 3 French flown Dewoitines. Cpt Joël Pape (GC 1/3) was shot down according to his account by one of 6 Bf 109.
As Heinz Bär was Pitcairn's usual wingman,
was he part of the formation ?
More information ?
Thank you
Thierry

Re: Two missions for Heinz Bär on 23 May 1940 ?
 

I wouldn´t say that Bär was Pitcairn´s usual wingman.
Originally I./JG 51 claimed on 23rd may the French fighters as Moranes. Concerning Bär partcipation, can´t give any comments.

regards

Re: Two missions for Heinz Bär on 23 May 1940 ?
 

Hi Jan,
Thanks for reply. Sorry for usual, I forgot the inverted commas and used "usual" as Bär and Pitcairn claimed a Hurricane each within 5 mn only two days before.
All advice for researching a possible evidence of Bär's presence will be wellcome
Thanks again
Thierry