Last fight of Eduard Tratt on 22.02.44. Need additional info.

[George Hopp]

Me 410 A-1 (W.Nr. 420410) “3U + 1” of Hauptmann Eduard Tratt

One tiny addition, Eugen, is that the "1" was blue. (Reference: "Die Ritterkreuztraeger der Luftwaffe: 1939 - 1945. Band 1: Jagdflieger" by Ernst Obermaier).

Although the escort of 659 fighters sounds very impressive, it should be remembered that only a small fraction, ca. 1/6th to 1/4, of the escorts would be available in any one location near and over the target. Others will have more details on this.