Another dumb question from Nick:

[NickM]

Hi guys,

As usual, I've had an idle thought pop into my head: What (eventually very successful) German pilots had the most number of sorties before they FINALLY get credited with an air to air victory. I know some long serving pilots started out being paired with a flight or section leader who was a real tiger and didn't allow the wingie a chance for his own shot, while others simply never got the hang of shooting accurately for a long time. I don't recall names or units but I remember a few pilots who had between 100 and 300 combat sorties before finally scoring their first victory.

Can anybody here help me with a some names?

Thanks, ahead of time

NM