Hi all,
56 Firebirds were tasked with escorting 418th B26s to Leipzig, to hit a ammo Factory.
We encountered light resistance inbound, Fariz shot down a 109, and were RTB when lower 109s crept into the bomber group.
Several bombers were damaged but the bandits were driven off, it is at this point where JoGee was killed by Ack while chasing a 109 which he had damaged. AndyH also sustained damage and had to ditch also scoring hits on a 109.
We RTBed to A23 and had no further enemy contact.
On landing two P47 were found to have technical faults and could not roll again.
The last four p47s, rolled for Magdeburg, to attack a local depot, we encountered no enemy during the rest of the frame, and repetedly attacked the depot. During a low straffing run I was hit by debries and lost my life.
Skyman took command and RTBed the remaining fighters to A19 with a few minutes to go.
Grayarea.
Results :
Grayarea, some town buildings, died
Skyman, several town buildings RTB OK
Gremlin, several town buildings RTB OK
Furzy, several town buildings RTB OK
JOC, plane tech after first sortie RTB OK
Fariz, 1 x 109, plane tech after first sortie RTB OK
AndyH, damaged a 109, ditched after ack strike.
JoGee, damaged a 109, killed by ack.
Estimate 30+ buildings destroyed.
