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23 June 1944 - III./JG 54 versus 229 Sqn, RAF
Hi guys
Hauptmann Robert Wiess, Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 54, and Unteroffizier Walter Enser of 9./JG 54 claimed three Spitfire fighters at around 17:00 over Caen on 23 June 1944. I have read that possibly their opponents were Spitfire fighters of 229 Sqn, RAF and that this unit lost two fighters in the encounter, Spitfire IX (MA817) "R9-P" flown by F/Lt RH Small, killed and Spitfire IX (MH871) "R9-Z" flown by F/O DR Armstrong, who force-landed at an advanced landing ground. I must say that I have also seen the tactical code for (MA817) given as "R9-O" according to some sources. Does anyone have more information regarding this air battle? I noticed that Leutnant Alfred Gross of the Gruppenstab of III./JG 54 and Unteroffizier Erwin Schleef of 9./JG 54 claimed a pair of Spitfire fighters that day at around 13:30 over Caen. Many thanks.
Horrido!
Leo
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