16 April 1942 Spitfire claims against JG2

[keith A]

According to JG2 reports they lost three aircraft in combat (with Spitfires?) on this date however I cannot find a matching combat in RAF records. The only significant combat on that date is by 485 Squadron which claims three Fw190 off Le Touquet-Sangatte c.1430. They land after around 1505 which would be at odds with JG2s losses.

16.04.42 Lfl. 3 I. / JG 2 Lt. Eichler , Kurt. 2. / JG 2 Messerschmitt WNr. 8405 100%. In sea, off Cherbourg (Pl.Qu. 1028-1042/15W) at 17.00 Bf 109 F-4 17.00 hrs. Combat (Luftkampf) with enemy fighters. Pilot Ü killed.

16.04.42 Lfl. 3 III. / JG 2 Uffz. Rietzeler , Friedrich. 7. / JG 2 Messerschmitt WNr. 8169 100% In sea, 20 kms. north of Cherbourg, at 17.00 hrs. Combat Bf 109 F-4 (Luftkampf) with enemy fighters. Pilot Ü killed.

16.04.42 Lfl. 3 I. / JG 2 Uffz. Margarin , Werner. 1. / JG 2 Messerschmitt WNr. 13012 100% Camiers, 4 kms. north of Étaples, at 19.15 hrs. Crashed- Bf 109 F-2 landing after combat. Pilot injured (WASt.).

Can anyone shed light on who were JG2 opponents on that date if not 485? 317 Squadron has a probable claim later in the day but...

regards

Keith