(1 Focke Wulf Fw190 destroyed)

 

I was flying Pink 3 and as the second of the 2 FW 190s (which was long nosed) made a head-on attack on the remainder of the Section I opened fire from 250 yds. as it closed head-on, seeing one strike on the engine. I pulled up to port and made a stall turn, observing the FW 190 also trying to turn to port. I closed and when within 250 yds fired a short burst allowing ½ ring deflection. I saw one strike on the port wing root. The FW 190 then pulled up vertically in front of me and allowing maximum deflection I fired a burst observing strikes around the cockpit of the enemy aircraft. The 190 went down in a very steep uncontrolled spiral turn and disappeared beneath me. Momentarily my attention was distracted by Flak but lifting a wing I saw a large fire with a column of oil smoke rising from the ground near the A/D. Cine camera used.
     

I claim 1 FW 190 (Long-nosed) Destroyed.

 

 

F/O J.W. Reid