(1 Focke Wulf Fw190 destroyed)

 

I was flying Orange 2 and with the remainder of the Squadron, was chasing nine FW.190s who were flying due west. As we closed the range the 190s broke port in line astern and selecting the last but one in the line, I tightened my turn to bring my sights on to him. The FW.190 viciously broke port and I was unable to bring him in line so I broke starboard and he came into my sights still in his turn, practically head-on. I opened fire from 500 yds closing the range to 100 yds allowing ½ a ring deflection finishing at zero.
     

I saw strikes along the engine – finishing at the cockpit. The FW.190 pulled violently up – stood on its tail – went over on its back and burst into flames. It went down in a slow spiral and I saw it crash in some woods and explode. Cine camera used.
     

I claim one FW.190 destroyed.

 

W/O G. Maddaford