Nadzab/Lae (04/03/44)

[BruceMk11]

Ex:14/03/44
In the book:3 Oscars lost (33°Sentaix2,77°Sentaix1)

More recent research
5 Oscars lost (77°Sentai)
2 Oscars lost (33°Sentai)

Where does this information come from? 5th AF fighters are credited with seven victories on this date: 9th FS x2, 41st FS x5.

It would be interesting if there was an exact match of JAAF losses to US credits, given the overclaiming that took place in New Guinea (and other theatres).

Cheers,
Bruce