[Peter Cornwell]

4./JG51 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 (5370). Shot down by F/O W.H. Nelson of No.74 Squadron in combat over Tunbridge Wells. Hit trees, tearing off both wings, while attempting a crash-landing and ploughed into the ground at Dodds Farm, Langton Green, 5.20 p.m. FF Lt Heinz Tornow killed. Aircraft White 9 + 100% write-off.