In over little more than two years he would account for another 157 aerial victories.

By the end of 1942 he had claimed 29 aerial victories.

In short order, he won his first two aerial victories.

By the end of 1941, his total stood at 32 aerial victories.

By the end of 1943 he had three aerial victories to his credit.

Through the rest of 1941 he claimed a further 36 aerial victories.

Here he claimed seven aerial victories by the end of 1942.

By the end of 1942 his score stood at 38 aerial victories.

He claimed his 100 aerial victory on 24 July 1944.

By 31 May 1944 his score stood at 125 aerial victories.