We took off for what was slated to be a long mission deep into Germany, Witch O' the Moonlight taking her position in the bomber stream. Things were quiet until, passing south of Essen, we were caught by surprise by a Tame Boar. The Bf 110 put a few superficial holes in Witch before I put her into evasive maneuvers. After that, neither we nor Jerry were able to score any hits.
Passing north of Schweinfurt another 110 caught us with our pants down, the first indication of the Tame Boar's presence being when the sky outside the cockpit windows lit up like a fireworks display. Jerry must have been equipped with one of those Schrage Musik weapons. I again put Witch through her paces, the action giving Arthur (W/O Thomas) a clean shot that sent the 110 down in flames.
South of Bohlen another Tame Boar attacked. This time Roger (Sgt Bandman) saw the EA and called out a warning. Despite yet another roller coaster ride Jerry managed to tag us once, though only for superficial damage, before having to fly off out of ammunition.
The cloud cover over Chemnitz kept the German Air Force off us as well as making it difficult for their searchlights and Ack-Ack to find Witch. The TIs were clearly visible and W/O Thomas estimates 30% effects on target. Turning for home, the cloudy skies augmented by smoke from the fires below hid Witch O' the Moonlight from any prowling Tame Boars.
Passing by Schweinfurt we were again surprised by a Tame Boar, this one being a Ju 88. The engagement was brief with no damage done on either side. After that it was smooth sailing back to Lincoln where the clear dawn skies made for an easy landing.
With no injuries and minimal damage (3 Peckham Points) Witch O' the Moonlight and her crew will be ready to fly again tomorrow.
F/O James Tewsbury, Commanding
Witch O' the Moonlight