Just how good was the Mitsubishi F1M 'Pete'

[GrauGeist]

Wow, I didn't know he actually managed to shoot one down. It has been ages since I had heard that story.

One confirmed and one probable (damaged).

Hauptman Wiegmink missed his calling as a fighter pilot.

 

[andrewgeorge]

One confirmed and one probable (damaged).

Hauptman Wiegmink missed his calling as a fighter pilot.

And it looks like there's actually a corresponding loss too (RIP), so probably not an erroneous or optimistic claim, which we all know happened more frequently than not.