EDWARD MURDY
361st Fighter Group 05/29/1944
B. 2 9 - 5 -44
C. 374th Fighter Squadron
D. 1 33 0
E. Vicinity of PITKA, POLAND
F. CAVU
G. FW 190
H. 2 FW 190's ( 1 shared with 376th Fighter Squadron )
I. I was flying Noggin Red 3 at 20,000 ft. We were approaching the bombers from the rear when the E/A came thr them. I called to the flight leader and then peeled off to the left after one FW 190 dropping my belly tanks as I went into the turn. The E/A was getting near one of the scattered clouds and so I fired on him, however, I was still out of range, and observed no hits. We both went thru the could and I cut him off. We then went into a lufberry and out the second circle he spun into the ground. This action was observed and confirmed by Lt. Holter, my wing man. I did not even have to use flaps and I rather doubt that he did. He must have been a very inexperienced pilot in my estimation. I claim this FW 190 destroyed . After coming out of my right Lufberry and seeing first E/A spin in, I spotted another E/A. I gained some altitude and made my first pass at a 40 degree angle off, firing a short burst and observing hits on right wing. Overruning the A/A I gained altitude for a second pass. I came in from the left this time at the same angle off and I observed many hits in the cockpit of the FW 190. It was seen a few seconds later hitting the ground in a clearing by Capt. Chaney, who also fired on the A/C. Seeing what I believed to be another E/A I broke off my attack and lost sight of the latter mentioned A/C. I claim this FW 190 destroyed shared with Capt . Chaney of 376th Fighter Squadron , 361st Fighter Group.
Official US Army Air Forces Combat Report by EDWARD MURDY of the 361st Fighter Group. This material is a transcription of official reports-testimonials of EDWARD MURDY's combat experience.
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