[Andy Fletcher]

Hi Jon,

Officially only one pilot should get credit for the destruction of the aircraft but if you look at the Luftwaffe claims listings HSS were often counted in the kill totals of pilots. The confusion comes about because of the Luftwaffe points system for determining decorations.

Shooting a viermot out of formation (HSS) was worth more points than destroying one already out of formation (e.V.).

Regards

Andy Fletcher