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How many enemy fighters did Hans-Joachim Marseille claim to have shot down on 1st September 1942?
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On 1 September 1942, Marseille shot down 17 British fighters during the battle of Gazala, the highest number of victories achieved in a single day by any fighter ace in World War II. This was despite his aircraft being damaged by anti-aircraft fire. Marseille was killed in action on 30 September 1942.
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