Lt Hans Harnold Stahlschmidt - 15 July 1942

[Lorenzo]

Good afternoon

According to “A History of the mediterranean air war – Volume two”, Lt Hans Harnold Stahlschmidt claimed a Hurricane during a fight in the morning of the 15 July 1942, between 33° and 213° Squadron RAF and 10° Gruppo Caccia. In this fight, was shot down Sgt J.D. Newick of 213° Squadron.

In the Tony Wood’s Claims Lists, Lt Hans Harnold Stahlschmidt claimed an Hurricane on 14 July 1942 (Victory number 35) and another on 16 July (Victory number 36). the only luftwaffe claim for 15 July seems be the claim of the Fw Heinrich Steis at 18.55 Hours.

Has anyone news of other kills declared by the Luftwaffe on the morning of July 15, or different informations about Stahlschmidt claims for that day?

Thanks for any help.

Lorenzo