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Originally Posted by Nikita Egorov
Gentlemen,
The story does not go that smooth. In total 16 Bf-109s were claimed by 269 IAD plus one more by 929 IAP on August 6, 1942 all but one in Abganerovo-Plodovitoje-Aksaj area south of Stalingrad. German losses were: 1 - 100% combat (Roehrig), 1 - 100% non combat (Bergmann), 1 65% non combat and two Bf-109E-7s of I/Sch.G.1 35% Flak and 45% Motorstorung.
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Hello Nikita,
Thank you for providing additional information, it does appear to indicate that the VVS was over-claiming significantly, doubtless as a consequence of the difficult general situation, reflected in the "not a step back" order issued just 10 days prior to the events under discussion.
Was Baranov actually wounded in this combat? The absence of victories after this date would suggest this, but he seems to have been assigned to frontline units continuously until his death, which is unusual for someone who should have been hospitalised.
I've sent you another question via PM.
Regards,
Paul