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Re: ? 5./JG 54, Uffz. Erich Kna:bel, MIA 21.06.1944
Andrey, according to Valtonen’s book, p. 133 Knöbel’s plane or even Knöbel himself was probably first hit by an Il-2, probably by a rear gunner. According to Knöbel’s wingman Knöbel shot down an Il-2 but because of high closing speed “flow into the firing sector of the Il-2” after which Knöbel dived down low over the water. Because the ongoing fierce air combat wingman could not follow Knöbel after that . Knöbel was last seen at 09.30 at150m height.
Aloé was last heard when he reported that he was in air combat with enemy fighters.
Juha
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