Date: 28th August 1942
Unit: 1 Staffel/Fernaufklaerungsgruppe 123
Type: Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4
Werke Nr. 10188
Code: White R +
Location: In the sea 6 to 8 miles south of Exmouth, Devon
Pilot: Feldwebel Georg (Josef) Fischer 69004/266 Missing (Born 21.10.1913 in Sonthofen / Alluu.)
REASON FOR LOSS:
This aircraft was shot down into the sea by W/Cmdr K. Mrazek and S/L F. Dolezal (shared victory) flying Spitfires of No.310 (Czech) Squadron, Exeter. During the attack by both pilotís the tail unit of Fw Fischer's aircraft became detached and the aircraft crashed into the sea in a spin from 300 ft. Feldwebel. Georg Fischer presumed missing in action. This was the 7th war flight made by Feldwebel Fischer. On this last flight he was flying as wingman for Leutnant Raucheisen.
Squadron Leader Dolezal
OPERATIONS RECORD BOOK No. 310 Squadron Exeter.
Exeter 28.08.42
Flying for the day started with a convoy patrol by Red section at 08.15, and a scramble by Yellow section at 09.10 hours, neither being interesting, but at 09.40 White section, of which Wing Commander Flying (W/C. Mrazek) was No.1 and S/L. Dolezal No.2, took off on a scramble which only lasted 15 minutes but destroyed one Me 109E. This section had orders from operations to climb to 20,000 feet over Portland Bill to intercept a raider, but when at 3,000 feet soon after taking off operations advised that bandit was now at 5,000 feet over Bridport, and then that the bandit was down to 2,000 feet flying west. White section then at about 4,000 feet diving to 3,000 feet saw e/a ahead and below and No.1 dived firing a short burst from head on.
E/A markings were plainly seen and the "Tally-HO" was given at about 09.45 hours. White section turned on tail of e/a and gave chase, but not being able to catch up and knowing that the e/a would have to return to France white section turned to port to cut him off. The e/a turning seaward near Exmouth, our No.2 engaged closing in from about 30 degrees behind and slightly below giving M.G. and Cannon from 200 to 100 yards, followed by No.1 flying astern and somewhat higher, also fired at e/a. Strikes and black smoke were seen coming from e/a's radiator, and the e/a after porpoising somewhat and after receiving further bursts from both our pilots, the tail of the e/a broke off and the e/a crashed into the sea in a spin from about 300 feet, some 6 to 8 miles south of Exmouth. E/a did not return fire at any time. W/C. K. Mrazek and S/L. F. Dolezal claim half each of one Me 109 destroyed.
Feldwebel Georg Fischer missing in action
Burial detail:
None
