Rudolf Mueller: claims vs actual 'kills'

[markjsheppard]

Andriano

I have thought about this for a while having been involved in most of the recoveries from the Russian North (and elsewhere). Without the help of TOCH and some dedicated researchers - experts in there own fields it would not be anywhere near as complete and interesting! Kjetil Aakra profiles also bring the aircraft to life. I have thought about a book covering the recoveries/history and restoration where applicable of 25 plus recoveries. With each aircraft covering 5-7 pages, photos and profiles and all well researched, might be a nice little read.

Its getting the time, busy work, house renovation, wife and two youngish children there is not a lot of extra time!

From memory.

Aircraft included -Russia
Bf109 3579
Bf109 1407
Bf109 3523
Bf109F 8341
Bf109F 10132
Bf109 G-6 Swiblosee

Bf110C 3523
Bf110E-2 4502
Bf110F-2 5052

Fw190 1227

Fw189 2100

Hurricane P3351/DR393
Hurricane Z5227
Hurricane Z5252

Hampden P1344

P40C 41-11390
Tomahawk IIB AK255/AK295
P40E 41-13570
P40K 42-10083
P40K 42-10256

Bell P39Q 44-1911

Yak 1 1342
MiG-3 No1
MiG-3 No2

Norway
Fw190A3
Halifax NA337
Arado 96
Ju88 A1
Ju88 A5
He111

Germany
Fw190D-9 (Schwerin)
P47 42-29150 'Dottie Mae'.

Thats around 30 I have been involved with, most published (articles) with profiles from Kjetil for most. What do you recon. Worth publishing?

I also have 95% of the research on 151 Wing - July 1941-Dec 1941. 5 lever arch files or diaries/letters/log books and photos. Located 73 out of 76 pilots/officers or families with the unit, have a large majority of the log books and a few hundred photos. Been sat there for 10 years - again no time to write the book even though the research has been done. I kinda have not continued knowing I have still to locate 3 families - unfinished work!

Again, thanks for your kind words.

regards

Mark

PS - assume you saw the P47 story.
http://www.dottiemaep-47.com/history.htm