Severe Overclaimers Vs. Reliable Claimers List -4 Nov 07 Update

[Rob Romero]

When I initially started this ‘project’, I posted an extensive disclaimer. I realize that there are many pitfalls to this endeavor, and I’m sure there are some that we haven’t even thought of. AND I WILL NOT HERE RENGAGE ON AN EXTENSIVE DEBATE ON THE PROS AND CONS ON WHAT I HAVE ALREADY ADMITTED IS A FLAWED UNDERTAKING. However, I do feel that –whatever its limitations- this process is of some historical value, and there are a number of researchers (some of whom I’m corresponding with) who are making headway in the nitty-gritty of this research. At some point, with some of these pilots, it will be clear that some (i.e., Kurt Wolff (33) 100% VV) were either good at judging the effects of their fire, or more scrupulous than others for whom accuracy approaches or is actually 0%. Failing some complete loss of records or monumental misinterpretation thereof, this surely reflects something about these men in terms of their ability as fighter pilots and character –doesn’t it?

Rob Romero