[Rob Romero]

Gabor,

Let me also extend my thanks to you for your tremendous contributions to this field of inquiry and wholeheartedly encourage you to continue in this worthy endeavor. I hope not to be overbearing in asking clarification on the following Lipfert claims:

- Where indicated Pilot OK or WIA (Claims 147, 156, 167, 171, 175, 180, 186, 189) –does this mean aircraft was a total loss, crash landed or just damaged?

- Where “real . . . victory, but unsure which one,- too many options” (165-66, 169-70, 178); is it possible other German/Hungarian claimants or even AA (flack) were the actual victors?

Regarding Barkhorn’s claims “No.277-278-279: three IL-2s on November 16, 1944”, you enigmatically state, “Three, or at least one of these was probably Barkhorn's.” Could you clarify this?

Thanks again,

Rob Romero