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Originally Posted by Stig Jarlevik
I have been following this discussion with interest.
May I ask Dave why you state 15 March 1943?
According to both Mombeek and Valtonen no Bf 109 was lost what so ever on that particular date. I have not checked Prien, but I don't think he and his team has located any lost 109 either
GRM
I am interested in your statement that Oblt Bauer returned.
Mombeek says he was missing while Valtonen says he was killed.
Obviously you must rely on some other information stating that.
May I ask your source?
Cheers
Stig
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Stig
This came from the document describing the Safanovo collection 'Presumably shot down March 15, 1943 by Guard Captain PI. Orlov."
I think it was a 'ballpark' guess on their part, trying to fit it in with Orlov's claim.
The fighter came down on the frozen Yavr-ozero and eventually sank into shallow water. They Russians also say the pilot was picked up by Storch after making his way south toward Kandalakscha, which was apparently the only village in the vicinity at the time (even if some 200 km away). Hence the reference in the loss report.
Interesting case for sure!
cheers
Dave