21 February 1944 victories

[vinnie]

Hi to all,

I would like to know more about 3 (probable US) victories on February the 21st, 1944. That day 3 Messerschmitts Bf-109 G(-6/5) aircraft crashed in the IJsselmeer/Zuiderzee. I did found out that capt. William 'O Brien from 357th Fighter Group shot down an Me-109 over the IJsselmeer/ Zuiderzee on this day, while flying in his P-51.

The Messerschmitts were the ones flown by Fhj. Fw. Erich Mattern (KIA), Uffz. Helmut Sainisch (KIA) and Fw. Fritz Haspel (WIA). It seems that archives mention Mattern shot down by a P-47 Thunderbolt, but is there anything known about these crashes and what allied pilots claimed these planes as their victories?

Thanks a lot!

[shooshoobaby]

Vinnie -
Feb 21,44
56th FG Claimed 6 ME 109s Destroyed and 1 Damaged - Zuider Zee
Capt. Gladych - 2
Lt. Mussey - 1
Lt. Funcheon - 1
Lt. Frank Klibbe - 1
F/O McMinn - 1
Capt. Schiltz - 1 Damaged
Mike

[vinnie]

Thank you very much for this valuable information!
I found some encounter reports when looking for these pilots. Just what I needed for my research, thanks!