[Paul Thompson]

Originally Posted by Andrew Arthy

Hi Paul,

I'd say you might be right about the figures referring only to the VVS KBF. Regarding 15 December 1944, Pe-2s of the 3.VA bomber units flew 151 sorties.

Cheers,
Andrew A.
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Hello Andrew,

I think it's the most plausible explanation. Thank you for the sortie numbers. Is there any suggestion that 3 VA raided Liepaja on this day, instead of VVS KBF?

Originally Posted by Juha

Hello Adrew and Paul
my reading on Khazanov's and Medved's book is that the figures are definitely on only the VVS KBF losses during their attacks on Leipaja harbour.

Hello Juha,

I agree, but as you know, it is never explicitly explained in their text. I hope Andrew's book will eventually answer all the questions!

Regards,

Paul Thompson