Hi guys
I think that the confusion arises over the fact that I have seen some statements that he was killed on 14 February 1945 when we now know that this happened on 16 February 1945. I believe that Die Ritterkreuzträger Der Luftwaffe 1939-1945 by Obermaier might be the source of this discrepancy. Apparently, Kittel attacked one of the Il-2 Sturmovik ground-attack aircraft during his last engagement and I believe this to be the last one credited to him (although now we know it was only damaged).
http://www.pilotenbunker.de/Jagdflie...ittel_flug.jpg
Any comments or corrections will be appreciated!
Horrido!
Leo