(1 Bf 109 destroyed)

 

I was flying as Black 6 on an armed Recce of 10 a/c & on approaching Rheine A/F 3 Me.109's were sighted below us at deck level & flying West. On diving down I noticed 1 Me.109 flying South from the A/F. I came in to attack but he saw me & took evasivie action. I fired several short bursts of varying deflection from 400 yds. & closing to 200 yds., but saw no strikes. I eventually got on his tail & fired one 1½ second burst from 150 yds. but again saw no strikes. The Hun then began a gentle turn to starboard & I fired a ½ second burst from 100 yds. allowing 5° deflection. I obtained several strikes in the fuselage & the E/A crashed into a field south of the A/F & exploded. The E/A was camouflaged blueish green.
     

My cine camera was exposed.
     

I claim 1 Me.109 destroyed.

 

F/L R.J. Holland