B flight had 10 min Readiness so we were next to the machines as the Flair gun went off. As our a/c's wheels came up U could hear the Flight Leader talking to Pine Tree. Buster , angels, 15 heading towards London. from the East. After awhile , we spotted 30+ Lower and off to port. Ju 88's and He 111's . Yellow section Leader called to turn and duct attacking the 2 flights. Green section stay high in case of snappers then follow us same target. I heard Yellow 2 talking to Green 1 If Pinetree was aware that we were only 5 a/c Then we were among them firing at all. Thru the 88's thru the He111's then more 88's and out the side guns empty. Claims 2 bombers. 3 Hurricanes damaged + 1 pilot wnd ( badly ). I put down at Hornchurch to check on the New a/c coming on line the Spitfire A perfect a/c she looks like shes flying when sitting on the ground.
