Norman Brooks
56th Fighter Group 10/14/1943
E. Brooks Keyworth White Four Combat 14 October, 1943 6 1 st Fighter Squadron , 56 th Group 1 3 45 hours West of Aachen Hazy Me - 1 10 One Me -1 10 destroyed. "I was flying No. 4 in Keyworth White flight. As we were coming home, we sighted several Me - 110's below us at 14,000 ft going in the opposite direction, toward the r ear of the bombers. I followed my leader, Lt. McCauley down and I prepared to attack one of the planes in the 2 nd flight. I attacked the righ t hand man in the flight, opening fire at approximately 350 to 375 yards and closing to about 200 yards. While firing, I saw a great ball of fire burst from his right engine, which started smoking very badly. I then pulled up and joined my flight. Major Stewart followed us down and reports that one plane blew up, and that a parachute come from another plane. I claim one Me - 1 10 Destroyed. "
Official US Army Air Forces Combat Report by Norman Brooks of the 56th Fighter Group. This material is a transcription of official reports-testimonials of Norman Brooks's combat experience.
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