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Re: JG5 on 26Apr42
Wrapping up the 29Apr42 in the Cape Pikshuev region.
I-153 of the 27 IAP SF to perform ground attack and the Hurricanes of the 78 IAP SF as escort. Attacked by Bf 109s of the II and III/JG5.
Soviets claimed to have shot down 6 Bf 109. Actually III/JG5 Bf 109E (3266) 25% damage.
Oblt Horst Carganico and Obgefr Hans Doebrich claimed one I-153 each.
Obfw Willi Pfraenger three I-153
Uffz Rudolf Mueller two Hurricanes and an I-153.
Actual Soviet losses:
I-153 27 IAP SF, Serzhant Nikolay Ivanovich Kozhevnikov (KIA)
I-153 27 IAP SF Lt. Ignatiev (WIA) (Don't have his full name)
I-153 27 IAP SF Lt. Ivan Timofeevich Afanasenkov (WIA)
Hurricane 78 IAP SF, St. Lt. Nikolaev (WIA; forced landed) (Don't have his full name)
Soviet AAA got the following:
I/KG30 (one survivor out of both crews)
Ju 88 (140210)
Ju 88 (3701)
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