Just when I'm thinking I'm getting to be a bit of a boss at this BoB malarkey, I start a pilot in the second stage of BoB; one uneventful patrol, then a scramble. Early on in the fight I get a 109 on my tail and can't shake him, he starts to land hits. I break down low and head to a nearby airfield. As I approach bombs explode on a nearby hill, it looks like the enemy missed the airfield and hit St Mary's church instead! I appreciate this brilliantly timed spectacle seen through driving rain and approach the airfield thinking all will still be well. But my pressure is suddenly falling, the engine dies as I approach,... no bother, I can still put down....

Except for a tree I couldn't see under my nose and with no power or speed was unable to weave to see.

Dead after two flights; never underestimate the task at hand.