"572 sorties were carried out this month. Of those, the machineguns were fired in 134 sorties. Firing was done from a height of 300-500 meters, from a distance of 700-1000 meters. Targets included columns of vehicles, strongholds, personnel, and enemy vehicles in settlements and on roads.
As a result of the assault, the following damage was done to the enemy, based on the crews' reports:
- Fires started: 1
- Strongholds suppressed: 3
- Vehicles destroyed: 1
March | April | |
Rounds fired | 10120 | 19570 |
Rounds per sortie | 103 | 146 |
Activity of "hunter" fighters against our communications aircraft was recorded during the day. 4 U-2 aircraft were lost during the day from enemy aircraft and 1 U-2 was lost from AA fire.
Me-109 and FW-190 fighters penetrate our territory to a distance of 80-100 km in search of communications aircraft. They fly at 10-15 meters and rise to 300-400 meters to attack, diving from the rear or front. They usually fire from 100-150 meters. If the U-2 lands, it is attacked on the ground until it is destroyed completely. Crews that left the airplane are also shot at."