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How many combat sorties did Hans-Joachim Marseille fly on his most successful day?
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Hans-Joachim Marseille, a German Luftwaffe fighter ace during World War II, flew three combat sorties on his most successful day, 1 September 1942. On that day, he shot down 15 Allied aircraft, including six in a single attack on a British convoy. Marseille was one of the most successful fighter aces of the war, with 158 confirmed victories.
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