[Christer Bergström]

Robert, "Luftkampf zwischen Sand und Sonne" shows several similar examples. For instance, Marseille's first combat in the morning of 1 September 1942:

Together with his wingman, Marseille attacked the Hurricanes of 238 and 1 SAAF sqn. He started with 1 SAAF Sqn and shot down two, at 08.26 and 08.28 hours. These were flown by Lt Bailey and Major Metelerkamp (an ace with 5 victories).

Next, Marseille attacked 238 Sqn and shot down F/O Matthews (238 Sqn) at 08.35 hours.

Following this, Marseille and his wingman were attacked by six Spitfires from 601 Sqn. Marseille allowed the Spitfires to approach from behind until the distance was 150 metres. Then he banked sharply to the left, which caused the Spitfires to overshoot him, and attacked from behind - shooting down the Spitfire piloted by P/O Bradley-Smith at 08.39 hours.

When Marseille landed, it was established that he had used 80 cannon shells and 240 machine gun bullets for those four victories. These were Marseille's victories Nos 105 - 108. When the day was over, this total had risen to 121.

Due to "Luftkampf zwischen Sand und Sonne", it seems as though most of Marseille's 17 victories on 1 September 1942 can be verified through Allied sources.