(1 Messerscmitt Bf 109G destroyed)

 

I was flying Red 3 on an armed recce to Paderborn/Bielfeld, and got separated from my section when attacking trains. I joined up with Blue section. When we were just East of Base, Control reported Huns in the Deurne area, “probably on the deck”. We turned South and when just N.W. of Helmond I saw light flak. I then saw about 10 a/c on the deck attacking ground targets. I circled above the flak, and identifying some of the aircraft below as 109’s selected one and dived on it as it flew out of the flak at low level. I closed to about 200 yards and fired a short burst 5° off. I am not certain whether there any strikes, but I saw thick black smoke (which may have been Boost). I realized I had very little ammunition after my train attack, so I closed to less than 100 yards dead astern and fired the remainder in a medium-length burst. I saw some good strikes at the end of the burst on the fuselage, but the E/A did not appear to be seriously damaged. I remained on its tail, and called up to see if any of my section with ammunition could help me out. The Hun suddenly did a sharp turn to Port (during which he appeared to fire his guns) pulled up to about 1500 feet, rolled over on his back and baled out. The chute opened. I think the aircraft crashed near --- into a field and caught fire. 

 

I claim one Me 109 G destroyed. 
Cine camera used.

 

F/S M.J.A. Rose