Bomber Aces

[Smudger Smith]

Dear Franek,

I have said all along that all sides over-claimed, however when farcical numbers are continually used, i.e. the B17 raid which started this discussion, I personally feel that these figures are misleading and inaccurate and should were possible be amended.

Regarding the contribution of the Poles, I did not intent in anyway to tarnish their tremendous achievements, I just pointed out that certain ‘articles’ refuted the original claims made by the Poles. If you are willing to except over-claiming by others, why have you taken it upon yourself to question any criticism directed at the Poles, I quote your post..


The problem is that those propaganda claims are actually aerial victories recognised and confirmed by authorities.
Sorry, I do not have will, knowledge or authority to revise any officially accepted figures. I understand that approved scores of such pilots like Bader or Johnson should remain untouched. It is a history. Of course, we may and we should research the other side but in most cases our knowledge and possibilities are too small to accurately describe what had happened 60 years ago
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I have enjoyed our discussion Franek, however I am sure we will both agree to disagree.

Regards


From London