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Re: Galland vs Göring (according to Speer)
On 17 Aug 1943, only the 56th FG had fighter losses, 41-6372 63rd FS, 41-6398 & 42-7891 62nd FS, all in Belgium, during the afternoon mission (Martin Middlebrook).
56th FG was tasked to provide withdrawal support near the Dutch border for the bombers returning for Schweinfurt. Using "bathtub" 200 Gal paper tanks they flew 15 Mi beyond Eupen into Germany (Zemke).
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