Part 2........
The engagement was not without it's problems though. Taking a fuel hit and losing one of my cowl guns. Much more alternate gaining and losing the advantage finally saw me on his 6.
From then on the fight moved lower & lower towards the ocean. Finally I was convinced I had forced him into a mistake when one of his wings appeared to strike a wave.
But he recovered and attempted to cut across and make his escape. As he passed infront of me I let him have it
Surely this time he was down. But the guy must have had God as his co pilot because he completed his move and the advantage was lost. We made a few more half hearted passes but I think we were both hurting bad and after the last pass I decided to let him make his escape.
Losing fuel fast I attempted to RTB to the carrier.
After a successful landing I was going to grab A PT but heard Regurge call for help a few miles from the CV. Weapon reload was complete and I reckoned with the drop tank I would have enough fuel so I upped again. I saw Regurge pass below me and spotted 3 F6F's in pursuit. They gave up there chase and turned on me. I forgot I still had my DT and was no match for the American Hardware. <S> Frodo and Friends.
As I floated earthwards in my Chute "Daddog" Announced the end of the frame.
WTFG Guys Incredible event.
TTFN
snafu
[This message has been edited by snafu (edited 03-17-2001).]
