Me-262 claim 4 April 1945

[ektra79]

Hi all,

Looking into a claim submitted by Capt. Robert Kanaga, 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group for downing an Me-262 on 4 April 1945 near Schwerin, Germany.

My guess is the claim was denied because, despite both Kanaga and his wingman Gordon Denson seeing the plane smoking badly and rolling over and going straight down at about 3,000 feet, neither saw the aircraft strike the ground, as they had reengaged and their attention was diverted elsewhere. His film obviously then did not show the ground strike either.

Was a 262 reported shot down on that date in that area? Any insight you can provide is appreciated.

Thanks!