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Originally Posted by kb
III/JG 1 put up what it could on this date; roughly 20 ME109s-the formation was led by Hptmn. Grislawski. The Germans claimed to have been attacked by over 100 Mustangs (only 33 4FG P51s actually).
US claims were lead by Willard Millikan, who claimed 4 ME109s (using only 666 rounds of 12.7mm). III/JG 1 claimed 3 P51s, claimed by the Experten aloft that day (Grislawski, Burckhardt, and Kaiser).
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The 4th Fg was the only adversary and the figure of 33 is close. Interstingly enough USAF 85 overlooked Milliken's claims - which is pure oversight as the Encounter Reports don't leave much room for doubt on at least three of the 4!
Regards,
Bill