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Old 23 August 2000, 02:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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we all know richthofen had the most victories..
who had the most victories against fighter planes? (recons, bombers, and balloons not counted).

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Old 23 August 2000, 03:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Have you ever heard of a PC game called Red Baron 3D? In it, it has a list of all of the top scoring aces of WWI and lists each of their kills and what type of plane they were. If you wanted to spend some time (and about $15 if you don't have the game) you could figure out the answer to your question. And if you don't have the game already, the fun of the game easily compensates the $15.
 
Old 23 August 2000, 05:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Kills (aircraft destroyed) or victories? It makes a difference!
Without sources nearby, maybe Barker?
 
Old 23 August 2000, 05:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
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who shot down the most fighters...period.
 
Old 23 August 2000, 10:06 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Using David Johnson's web sight E.Udet 44 fighters/62 total. I however did not check against the british pilots, he's still working on that and is very oppossed to listing questionable stats for brits. I suspect if you take BBish at his word he might have the greater total.
 
Old 23 August 2000, 10:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
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BBish has 55 fighters according to theaerodromes spread sheet of his claims.
 
Old 24 August 2000, 03:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Yup, Bishop has the most confirmed fighter victory claims. But considering most of his flying time was behind enemy lines, I'd expect him to shoot down more single-seaters than 2 seaters.

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Old 24 August 2000, 08:31 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Insofar as it is extremely unlikely that BB shot down as many planes as he was given credit for, who REALLY shot down the most fighters?
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Old 24 August 2000, 03:02 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Billy Bishop did.

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You forgot "Minister of Silly Talk" in your list of credentials.
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