An Historically Accurate Luftwaffe Aces Book?

[Franek Grabowski]

There is some perpetuating misunderstanding. Pilots (or aircrew) submitted claims, that following some sort of verification were rejected or confirmed, and they formed approved victories. Cross check against actual losses is completely different thing, and often with a big marigin of error. This has never been done officially, and never would be for WWII due to insufficient evidence. While cross checking one should take into account claims, victories but also those never submitted claims, if there is evidence. It is not unusual to find out that never submitted or rejected claims turned real, while credited victories unsubstantiated.