i completely understand the 'criteria' for destroyed, and what that entails.
how the RCAF and RFC/RAF did their confirmation is very loose, as we've stated time and again.
1 of my many points is in the thread of Little and naval 8.
im not on a crusuade for BB. but i believe like Al does, they did it in good faith. 1 of my points made in the aformentioned thread. another pilot (respectable ace) SAW the destruction of a plane, yet i couldnt find a scout to corroborate to it. (yes, i know, im just an amatuer, means nothing). of course, this is almost a year before what we are talking about.
i agree, it does sound strange the RFC/RAF would give him the DEST claims for nothing that crosses over to a loss list. but see my point above.
again, i dont have any stake in this, if BB does show, somehow, beyond a doubt, that he lied. well, that is unfortunate.
both sides will never agree, so i leave it at that.