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Re: Two probably destroyed aircraft in August 13, 1945
Zdenek,
According to John Stanaway in Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI (Osprey, 1999), pp 85-87, credits were 20 destroyed, 2 probably destroyed and a Betty destroyed on the ground.
Of the 20 destroyed in the air, all but two were fighters: one Betty claimed by Captain Ed Hoyt, 465th FS (his fifth kill), and a Willow biplane trainer claimed by Lt Oscar Perdomo, 464th FS (he also claimed four Oscars in this action).
The probable claims were most likely made for Ki-43 Oscars. However the 507th FG had engaged the 22nd and 85th Sentais, both equipped with Ki-84 Franks. These units apparently lost 11 a/c between them.
Hope this helps.
Bruce
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