Head to Head
by
Nicolas Trudgian
A classic head-to-head combat between Spitfire and Me109 fought over the south coast of England on 25th August, 1940. Scrambled to intercept a raid approaching the Isle of Wight, Squadron Leader Sandy Johnstone hurriedly climbed his 602 Squadron Spitfires to 15,000 feet. In spite of short notice, the Spitfires intercepted the large force of 50 Ju88s and Do17s, escorted by Me109s and Me110s, before they reached the target. The CO downed a Me110 by blowing off its tail unit before becoming embroiled in a one-on-one dogfight with a Me109, despatching the enemy aircraft to notch up his second victory of the day. 602 Squadron's tally amounted to 13 aircraft destroyed, without loss.
The Signatures
Air Vice Marshal Sandy Johnstone, Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp,
Air Commodore C.J. 'Mickey' Mount, Air Commodore Paul Webb
Squadron Leader S. Nigel Rose, Wing Commander Hector MacLean, Flying Officer Hugh Niven, Wing Commander Donald M. Jack

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