(1/2 Focke Wulf Fw190 destroyed)

 

I was flying Pink 1 and leading the Squadron on an Armed recce of the Pritzwalk – Parchim area when, in the vicinity of Neustadt A/D Pink 3 – F/O O’Connor – reported an FW 190 to be taking off from the A/D. Pink 3 and 4 were instructed to go down to the attack and whilst I was orbiting the A/D at 4,000 feet I saw the 190 being attacked by Pink 3 and 4 as it was orbiting. The enemy aircraft pulled away and headed North on the deck. I dived down behind it and when within 200 yds. the 190 made a slight turn to port. Allowing 1 ring deflection 1 fired a short burst and the 190 went under my nose. I pulled out to starboard to avoid the enemy aircraft which flicked onto it’s back and as I pulled away it hit the Ground and exploded. I reformed the Squadron and continued the Armed Recce. 

 

I claim 1 FW 190 Destroyed, shared with Pink 4 – W/O Shaw.

 

F/L C.J. Sheddan