Hi,
I should have checked all of my sources before posting.
The three victory claims made by Lt. Albert Sachs were on a mission between 11:20 and 12:45, for three FW 190s destroyed (including two in a collision). A 92 Squadron pilot claimed another FW 190 damaged in this combat.
I./J.G. 53 flew fighter-bomber escort between 11:50 and 13:00, and although there was combat with four Spitfires, the
Gruppe reported no aircraft damaged or lost.
The two known German aircraft casualties of this day (both from I./J.G. 53) were hit during an afternoon mission, from 14:50 to 16:10, in another combat with 92 Squadron.
Sources
- 92 Squadron ORB
- Frank Olynyk victory claims material
- Arno Fischer Logbook
- Genst.Gen.Qu.6.Abt. loss material
- Avery & Shores,
Spitfire Leader
Cheers,
Andrew A.
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