LW losses 18 June 1944 Montpellier-Nimes

[keith A]

On this date a formation of P-47s from GCII/5 attacked and claimed to have shot down an He111. They then encountered six Bf109 and during an aerial engagement two of the Bf109 were seen to be damaged at least, one losing part of it's tail, the other spinning down until lost to sight. Among the claimants was Lt Pierre L'Espinay who would later be given credit for two more Bf109s, and cne Jacques Tardy de Montravel. The Journal de Marche of GCII/5 credits this patrol with three victories, although the Bf109s are largely unreported .

Were there any LW losses on this date, in this area?

best regards

Keith