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Originally Posted by Johannes
Seems Nowotny was Kommandeur of I./JG 54 Nowotny did return to combat after his Brillianten, but only claimed in November 1943, in fact All of Stab.I./JG 54's claims whilst Nowotny led were his own or Schnörrer's upto his wounds of 15th November 1943.
12th November 1943:-
Nowotny Jak-9 at 1005 hrs (nr.255)
Schnörrer Jak-9 at 1008 hrs (nr.34)
Johannes
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Johannes:
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On 12 November 1943, Luftflotte 6 dispatched all available aircraft, a total of 215 sorties, despite the poor weather conditions, to the Nevel area. The Russians had broken through and were heavily supporting the advance with ground-attack aircraft. This was to be Walter Nowotny's last combat mission on the Eastern front, and Schnörrer flew as his wingman. Nowotny attacked a Russian Il-2 Sturmovik ground-attack aircraft and shot it down for his 255th victory. A second Il-2 attacked Nowotny’s Fw 190 but Schnörrer managed to bring down this Il-2 for his 35th, and last, victory with JG 54. Schnörrer’s Fw 190 A-5 (W.Nr. 410 021) then received hits from another Il-2. He baled out of his blazing Fw 190 at an altitude of no more than 50 to 70 meters. The parachute deployed only a few meters above the ground. German soldiers rescued the badly injured pilot, who had suffered broken legs and a skull fracture.
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So many questions.
1. Type of victims:
#255 12.11.43 10:05 Yak‑9 3 km S. Spavessno-Sees: at 800 m Stab I./JG54
#35 12.11.43 10:08 Yak‑9 Orviso-Tua: 800 m Stab I./JG54
Both Yaks? Or Both Il-2s?
2. Location: Spavessno-Sees/Sanessno-See? Orviso-Tua? Where is it? Newel area?