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Old 23rd March 2018, 14:55
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Re: German night fighter top aces by plane

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Originally Posted by Russ Fahey View Post
Hello Michael,

The listing of Krause as top scorer with the Do-217 is probably not correct.
The top scorer in this type is more likely Rudolf Schoenert. He made at least 27 of his 65 total claims with the Do-217. 25 of these night victories were scored in Russia with I/NJG 100,while the other 2 were acheived in the west.
I hope this helps clarify the issue.

Russ

(Source:Richter FB- Richter flew as BF to Schoenert.)
Dear Russ,

thanks for your figures which fit well: 25 NJG100 kills in a Do 217, 6 NJG100 kills in a Ju 88.
Can you tell me which two of Schoenert's Western Front kills were scored in a Do 217 ?

Have a nice weekend,

Michael
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