Polish Mustang PK-E, 315 Sqd

[Peter S]

Definitely 10 November.

" H (PK-H) F/O G.(Gwido) Swistun 13.25 - 17.20
E (PK-E) F/S A. (Antoni) Ciundziewicki 13.25-16.00

2 Mustangs IIIs of this squadron took off on patrol off the coast of NORWAY (20 miles) according to plan to protect Coastal Command A.V. Patrol 7 LIBERATORS flying at 1000 ft, according to plan. At about 15.50 hours flying a Southerly course F/S CIUNDZIEWICKI, flying on the port side, spotted (which at first he thought was a U.boat, in position 60°.020N - 05°12E) and went to investigate, but identified same as a tug towing a barge, steering in a Westerly direction. He attacked and when pulling out, moderate, heavy ACK,ACK was experienced from position 60°020N - 05°17E. Shortly afterwards intense light flak was experienced from position 60°00N -05°05E. Against the Section Leader's orders this gun position was attacked by the above mentioned pilot and when pulling out he reported to his Section Leader that he had been hit. The Section Leader noticed the pilot's aircraft in flames and ordered him to bale out or take a Westerly course. No reply was received and shortly afterwards the plane was seen crashing in flames in approx. position 60°00N - 05°00E. No parachute was observed. Approx. time 16.00 hours . WEATHER as above."