On 9 August a SB bomber was claimed from a formation of eight belonging to the 57 BAP's 3rd Eskadrilya—five Soviet aircraft were shot down. Bär had achieved his 55th victory.
On August 9th, an SB bomber was claimed by a group of eight from the 57th BAP's 3rd squadron—five Soviet aircraft were shot down. Bär had secured his 55th victory.