Interpretation of Luftwaffe Loss Statistics

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Then again the Schulen losses show numerous losses due to being hit by enemy fire (Bordwaffenbeschusse or whatever). The actual Schulen combat losses have a different designation for sorties against the enemy - 'E' - presumably meaning Einsatz. These are few and far between - so the poor schmucks that got wasted by enemy fighters or fire are not given any particular designation except as a reason for the loss. And what I've seen as to the Gen.Qu. would confirm Nick's statement. The 'ohne Feindberührung' I've always assumed as 'they never saw what hit'em' - ??