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Originally Posted by Brettas
Hi,
Many German Aces had victories that were never confirmed. In the case of Ivan N. Kozhedub all their victories 62 or 63 were confirmed? Or to this total the victories are confirmed and no confirmed?
E. Brettas
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In Soviet Aviation not confirmed kills were not included in pilot's personal data and not mentioned in any 'personal' documents at all (contrary to 'probably destroyed' and 'damaged' for the Allies), but in unit's operative documents (Regiment's or Division's Daily Combat Reports etc) only. There was 1 cathegory only - 'SHOT DOWN' for the Soviet aces. So, all 63 Kozhedub's claims are confirmed.