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Re: RNZAF Pacific
I have a copy of the Air to Air and have to say it is one of the best and most detailed books ever written on air to air combat! There is a table that breaks down all claims with a final analysis of 106 destroyed, 17 probables and 30 damaged by New Zealanders in the Pacific. Of that number for destroyed 100 by the Pacific based P-40 units during 1943/44, the remainder credited to NZ pilots in Singapore and crews of Venturas. After mid 1944 New Zealanders, much like the Australian forces, were confined to the SWPA, so no claims on Corsairs. I don’t recall mention of night victories.
regards, Drew
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