After a pep talk from F/Lt 'Madov' Emblin, I was ready to fly my first sortie with my new Squadron. Was able to taxi to the runway without incident. Everyone made it off the ground and began to climb. Going through the clouds was a bit of a challenge. I was surprised I made it through, as it was my first time blind flying with only my instruments for such a long period of time. Everyone made it through OK. Came across a group of aircraft, and after investigation, Red leader ordered Yellow section to attack while White section covered from above. I covered F/O 'Zach' Z. Lamothe for the first and second pass. Yellow 1 scored a direct hit with his 20mm and the JU 88 went barreling down while spewing black smoke. On the 3rd pass Yellow 1's engine stalled and went into a dive. F/O 'Zach' Z. Lamothe was ordered to dive below clouds over R/T, and I was ordered to continue the pursuit. After a few passes I fired MG and 20mm into an enemy bomber and watched it spiral down in a cloud of black smoke. Shortly after, my engine stalled due to overexertion and I began my decent towards earth. Came out and was not able to identify any cities, or airfields, so I landed in a field and began my long walk to the mess hall Christmas party. I hear S/Ldr 'Skipper' Merfort came as Santa Clause! P/O 'Al' A. Lamothe |
