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FAA total
Hi,
In Seafire vs A6M Zero-sen (Osprey, 2009), Donald Nijboer claims: 'The Fleet Air Arm was credited with 455.5 aerial victories in six years of war, and American-built fighters contributed more than a third of these-52 for the F6F Hellcat, 52.5 for the F4U Corsair and 67 for the F4F Wildcat. Seafire pilots claimed 37 kills, 15 of which were Zero-sens. The remaining 247 aircraft were credited to the Sea Hurricanes, Fireflies, Fulmars, Sea Gladiators and Skuas'. I believe there were also a few claims by Avengers and one for the Blackburn Roc (Ju 88). Additionally, FAA pilots also claimed on attachment to the RAF, flying Hurricanes, Spitfires, Mosquitos etc. The total victory claims by FAA pilots must therefore be greater than 455.5, unless Nijboer miscalculated in the first place (assuming the figure is his original research). Has anyone else arrived at a total? Or a total for any of these a/c types? Cheers, Bruce |
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