lesofprimus
Brigadier General
The incident happened in mid 1944... I dont think a W/C would have been in a IX.. He was flying a Mk XIV....
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plan_D said:From all the stories I've heard about the -38 - Spit encounter it was a Mk. IX.
And there was no Mk. XV Spitfire. It was a Seafire Mk. XV
lesofprimus said:He does claim Galland had over 300 kills, but i dont think that was John Lowells messup, i think it was the individual that did the final write for the book....
It does not say anyhting about a griffon engine, but does say 5 bladed prop....
Erich said:just re-read the story, what fantasy. Ja I shot down 8 P-38. He got one truthfully while flying a Me 262 in JV 44. The story is nonsense....sorry guys......
plan_D said:From all the stories I've heard about the -38 - Spit encounter it was a Mk. IX.
wmaxt said:Erich said:just re-read the story, what fantasy. Ja I shot down 8 P-38. He got one truthfully while flying a Me 262 in JV 44. The story is nonsense....sorry guys......
Galland was/is known for his exagerations, but why admit he was on the wrong end of an engagement? Remember to, he didn't tell the story he only confirmed it!![]()
All I ask is that people look at all the P-38 data and give it the same unbiased view they give other aircraft, including their favorites.