GLENN DUNGAN
353rd Fighter Group 10/02/1943
B. 2 October, 1943.
C. 353rd Fighter Group.
D. 1615 Approx.
E. Emden
F. 10/10 over target area - visibility excellent.
G. ME 109.
H. ME 109 destroyed; ME 109 probably destroyed.
I. I was leading white flight of the lead Squadron, flying on the right side of the bombers at 27,000 ft. The bombers had completed their bombing run. Four ME 109 s came in from the opposite direction well out on our side at 19,000 ft. Just as they went by I made a diving turn to the right coming in behind the E/A. Apparently they did not see us. I pulled in behind the last ME 109 who was flying loose from the formation and fired a 2 second burst at 350-400 yards, closing in very fast to within 20 to 30 feet and pulled up so as to avoid colliding with him. I saw strikes on the left wing-root, cockpit and the right side and as I went over the top of him I saw a flash and smoke pouring in from the a/c. We were then on the right and to the rear of the bombers at about 19,000 feet. Just as I passed over the Me, I saw another ME 109 ahead and to my right going in the same direction as I was. I pulled over and went directly behind him. I opened fire at 450 yards. I was closing rapidly and when at 300 yards saw strikes all around the cockpit, smoke belching out immediately. I passed over the E/A pulling up into the sun. As I looked back I saw the E/A smoking profusely, going down into the 10/10 layer of clouds. In both of these engagements I fired 668 rounds of ammunition. I claim one ME 109 destroyed in first engagement and one ME 109 probably destroyed in second engagement.
Official US Army Air Forces Combat Report by GLENN DUNGAN of the 353rd Fighter Group. This material is a transcription of official reports-testimonials of GLENN DUNGAN's combat experience.
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