Sens you can down play the Piercy F1 incident as much as you like, but the fact is, it was a successful attack. It put a Mirage out of action for a long period of time. (At a time when it was very much needed.) It cost the SAAF a highly trained pilot. It was a turning point in the war, the SAAF had lost air superiority. This attack was received with surprise and shock, forcing the SAAF to suddenly change the rules of engagement. The effect was far greater than just one F1, so in my opinion, this was a kill.
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