WWII Pilot Combat Report - Leroy Schreiber

Leroy Schreiber

56th Fighter Group 08/24/1943

HEADQUARTERS SIXTY-SECOND FIGHTER SQUADRON AAF STATION #365 A.P.O. 637 U.S. ARMY Personal Combat Report 65 th Fighter Wing F.O. No. 44 VIII Fighter Command F.O. No. 1 1 2

Engagement. 2 4 August, 194 3. 6 2nd Fighter Squadron . 1 745 hours . Just south of Paris . 3 /10 cloud, visibility excellent . One FW 190 . O ne FW 190 destroyed . Narrative: I was flying Blue Three on F.O. #44/112. We saw two FW 190s below us climbing to position for an attack on the bombers. Blue Leader, Capt. Craig, called for an attack and I started down behind him with my wingman, Lt. Bryant. The two enemy aircraft were flying close formation when we came in behind them. Blue Leader and his wingman attacked one of the enemy aircraft, destroying it. I fired three or more bursts at the remaining enemy aircraft from out of range with no hits observed. I then closed from 500 yards to about 150 yards firing continuously. I saw large pieces come off the right wing and a large fire started around the engine of the enemy aircraft. When I pulled up the enemy aircraft was burning briskly and going down out of control. I claim one FW 190 destroyed.

A/C No.: 42- 7979 Ammo fired : 1125 rounds AP &I LEROY A. SCHREIBER, Capt . , Air Corps . I was flying Blue Four behind Capt. Schreiber (Blue Three). Blue One and Two made a successful attack on one of two FW 190s and broke off. Blue Three attacked the remaining enemy aircraft. His first burst was out of range. From 500 yards he closed slowly, firing continuously, and at 350 yards, hits were observed along the fuselage and at the wing roots. Blue Three continued firing, pieces flying off and smoke coming from the enemy aircraft. Latter shook violently and went out of control. This was at 5,000 ft. and as I pulled up I watched the enemy aircraft momentarily. He was still out of control, going straight down, and it is my belief he never pulled out. JOHN P. BRYANT 1 st Lt., Air Corps.

Official US Army Air Forces Combat Report by Leroy Schreiber of the 56th Fighter Group. This material is a transcription of official reports-testimonials of Leroy Schreiber's combat experience.

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