Russ
Regarding Udets RE8 claim of 27 March 1918, isnt it possible it could be one of the two 16 Sqdn crews killed in action on this day? Udets description of the fight says he attacked it head on and it exploded in mid-air, so its doubtful they were forced to land
Was 16 Sqdn anywhere near the area of the fight? I always believed so.
Anyway great description of Udets victories, many details i didnt know about, not being referred in his book "Mein fliegerleben"
Regards
Joao