(1/2 Bf 109 destroyed)

 

 

I was flying Green 3 and during the combat I saw several 109’s half roll followed by Green 1 and 2. I rolled after them and pulled our several miles S. of Rheine A/F with my A.S.I. past the red line. I fired a full deflection shot at a 109 in the circuit but was past him before observing results. I straffed the A/F bldgs in passing and then observed a 109 at about 6,000 ft with 2 Tempests above it. I climbed towards the 109 which was pulling out of a steep dive, closing rapidly I fired from 20° with 1 ring deflection in to 5° with ¼ ring deflection, obtaining strikes on the stbd wing and fuselage. The e/a rolled onto its back and went in exploding on the deck 5 miles N. of Rheine A/F. This was confirmed by Green 1. During combat the only evasive action taken by the e/a was a moderate turn probably due to being previously damaged by Green 2.

 

I claim 1 Me 109 destroyed, shared with W/O Bailey.

 

F/O J.H. Stafford