Loss of 3 Hurricanes of 85 Sqn 20 May 1940

[robert]

Hi Alex,

my post was based on Peter`s book.
The involved German pilots were:
- morning combat probably somebody from the stI/ZG26 (Hptm.Makrocki?)
- afternoon combat: Hpt.von Selle (2 claims) Lt. von Werra (1) both from the stII/JG3 and Lt.Heymann (1) from the 4/JG3.

Regards

Robert

[Brian]

Peter

I have to respond once again. Your remark that Heinrich Weiss' research work/conclusions are "disingenuous rubbish" do you no favours. Please retract this. He cannot defend himself and I am sure that you uncovered much original information among his copious notes now safely in the hands of Larry Hickey.

Although I have yet to see your tome, I feel confident that I will find omissions and errors - as will others (as they did in 'Twelve Days in May') - but we would surely refrain from doubting your overall ability as an aviation historian/researcher/writer.

Please record your apology here for all to see. Heinrich was a remarkable researcher and is sorely missed. His work - sans a few errors - will stand the test of time.

Brian

(Please don't oblige me to write 'another' final word on the subject!)

[Peter Cornwell]

Brian,

Sorry but I'm afraid you are mistaken & entirely misrepresent my remarks. If you care to re-read my comments you will see that my reference to 'disingenuous rubbish' was in respect to your suggestion that Heinrich WEISS may have compiled his information from German Intelligence reports on RAF crashes, not his work or conclusions. I hope this clarifies matters.