German overclaims in the East. Hartmann and others...

[Nikita Egorov]

Hi, Jan!

Originally Posted by Jan Bobek

Dear Nikita,

I as one of two authors of Hartmann artical in REVI can say that "our" claim list is copy of Bernd Barbas research.
But today Tony Wood files seems to be much more correct and sometimes different at least till late 1944.
For 1945 the Bernd´s list is still only reliable source.
I would be happy to hear Bernd´s opinion about it

I duly agree with your opinion about strange claims of SOME of the experts. This could be confirmed even by living members of their squadrons. I made this experience personally with JG 54 members.

I also read that Hartmann was under suspiction, but Kommodore made very smart step. He took the doubtful pilot and placed him as Hartmann´s wingman. I think that it was Hrabak. Good manager indeed.

Thanks a lot, I will surely rely on TW's files. And in case with 1945, IMHO, nothing could be done yet till we have incomplete victory and loss lits for Luftwaffe.

Yes, I have heard something of this sort. It was Obleser, if I am not mistaken, who questioned Hartmann's tally...