We (5 pilots) were assigned to take off from A21 and be close CAP support for A18-A20. Reaching about 20K and getting into the target area, we spotted hi dots 2 groups of 4. Closer Identification revealed they were 8 P51's. The P51's charged us, and we were forced to turn north and drop alt to disengage. We regained alt north of A20 to about 25K, and turned back south, as we saw the P51's were east of us. We hoped we could intercept any bombers entering the area, however, the P51's gave chase. We dived slowly south, and it appeared that for a moment the P51's again let us go. However, a few stayed with us.
So, I ordered our guys to the deck, and we proceeded to tangle with them then, as 3 of them followed us. We claimed 3 I believe, however, more P51's kept coming down, and we had to try to disengage to refuel, to no avail. We eventually were all destroyed. The fight on the deck took place between A18 and A20.
Would like to know which allied squad we tangled with? they were P51B's.
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