Frank McCauley
56th Fighter Group 10/14/1943
b. 14 October, 1943
c. 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Group
d. 1345 hours
e. West of Aschen
f. Slight haze
g. Me-110
h. One Me-110 destroyed
i. I was leading the second section of Keyworth White flight. We were heading home after escorting the bombers, when Keyworth leader spotted twelve Me-110's down at 14, 000 ft. climbing along the course the bombers were on. We made a 180° turn and started down. Keyworth leader had to "S" so he could lose speed since we were at 23,000, but even then was going to be too far ahead to attack. I was behind him and slightly below so only had to chop my throttle and go down. I called on the radio and started my attack on the right hand ship of a two ship element. I ended up 5° from dead astern and started firing from 350 yards closing to 200 yards. The 110 exploded and I pu lled up to rejoin the formation. I claim one Me-110 destroyed.
Official US Army Air Forces Combat Report by Frank McCauley of the 56th Fighter Group. This material is a transcription of official reports-testimonials of Frank McCauley's combat experience.
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