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Old 20th April 2012, 15:01
Frank Olynyk Frank Olynyk is offline
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Re: purpose of the Fighter Victory Credits Board?

John,
At one time the Korean War Victory Credits list included the credits awarded for aircraft destroyed on the ground (maybe 20 credits in total). But these have now been eliminated from the USAFHRA Victory Credits database, at least as it can be searched online. http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/avc.asp

The problem with trying to catalog all US ground claims, is that only the 8th FC VCB prepared official orders for them. They are included in the VCB reports. They are not in the 9th AF VCB reports (for 9th, 19th and 29th TAC). And as far as I know no other numbered USAAF Air Force credited them, although they may be recorded in mission reports. The only "exception" is the AVG, which paid for some 80 ground claims (out of the approximately 300 total claims that were paid). Chennault made a request in Jan 1942 to pay for ground claims at the same $500 rate as for air claims, and this was approved by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. Payments started in March, for claims going back to January.

Going through USN and USMC records, while there are ground claims noted, they very rarely give credit to individuals.

Enjoy!

Frank.
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