Kozhedub and P-51s

[Franek Grabowski]

Originally Posted by Ruy Horta

The only hint that the Mustangs did not attack first is the fact that they are still carrying their drop tanks.
However, since we all know how Tommy McGuire came to his end, that is not certain proof that these Mustangs did not attack prior to being attacked as in illustrated by these final seconds of air combat.

A Mustang entering dog-fight with a Focke Wulf with drop tanks carried? We have two different aircraft both in a dog fight and both with drop tanks. Highly unlikely, especially having in mind Mc Guire went against the rules and with catastrophic results.

Either you are basing your assumption on other material (or more footage), or you are letting your judgement be clouded by your sentiment - you've lost objectivity.

Well, I have an American description of a combat involving 'La-5' just in the right place of Germany. It does not look anything like Kozhedub's description but is the best match I have found. And it says Soviets bounced first.