Walther Dahl

[PMoz99]

I am also interested in Dahl's claims, and looked through the info you provided for 37 of his claims in detail. From what I can see, there are maybe 5 claims which are likely overclaimed or false. Another 2 or 3 where several pilots may have claimed the same a/c shot down. Several where we can't make any decision one way or the other because of the number of losses and the number of claims made by other pilots.
So of 128 claims, with the info you provided we could be down to 120. Hardly a difference to get worked up about. But what of the other 97 claims?
I have a note in my list that another thread on 12OCH has his total as 103,
but unfortunately, I couldn't readily find that thread again.
Johannes' research has his total as 89. If I was going to accept a figure, I'd probably go with that one.

Originally Posted by Nick Hector

I am amazed that anyone in the year 2018 still thinks that the mere listing of names with unsubstantiated "victory tallies" written alongside them comprises anything that might deserve the title of "research."

Not sure what makes you think that, Nick. Who are you referring to? Are you sure that's not just your imagination and bias running riot in your own mind?

Peter