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Re: R. Muller of 6./JG 5 victory on 30.05.42
Yes, in Kittyhawk was "shot down" exactly Safonow, but up to just now, it is impossible to verifie reason of this loss.
He took off on 9.20 Sovite time with 4xKittyhawk, but only 3 participated in the battle (one returned due to engine problems).
Second, there were other units flying on Hurricanes and Sovite did admit 2 HC lost.
It is also possible that he was hit by returned fire from Ju 88 of KG 30 (?).
So this is not so easy puzzle.
If concerning Muller it is know, that he claimed on this day "1 HC".
There were some speculation after capturing him by Soviets, that he shot down Safonov (3x?).
BTW Safonow was commander not 2. GIAP but 2. GSAP VS SF (mixed air regiment, it was not pure fighter unit). There was one bomber flight (SB, Pe-2 and DB-3F) in this unit as it was in former 72. SAP VVS SF.
Regards,
mw
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Mirek Wawrzyński
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