(1 Focke Wulf Fw190 destroyed)

 

I was flying Pink 1 on a weather recce of the Berleberg-Ludwigslust area, when just west of Ludwigslust, whilst pulling-up after attacking a train I saw a silver-coloured aircraft at deck level, flying due North. My own height was 200 ft and I dived down behind it and gave chase, followed by the other three aircraft of my section. When about 700 yards from it I recognised it as a Fw190. The 190 did not take any evasive action and I closed to 100 yards and opened fire with one second burst in deal line astern.

 

I saw large pieces come away from the wings and fuselage and I pulled out to port of the 190 and slightly above. Looking back I saw the starbord wing of the 190 drop and it rolled onto its back, hit the ground and exploded.

 

F/L C.J. Sheddan

 

Text source:
Tempest Pilot (CJ Sheddan with Norman Franks)