Dutch-born G.F. Jongbloed served with 322 Squadron during summer 1944, flying Spitfire XIVs. Early 1945 he flew Tempests as a flight commander in 222 Squadron. He shot down one of the last V1s in daylight on 28 February 1945.
Jongbloed's victories in Tempest
Date of Claim | Type Claimed | Aircraft Serial No. | Location of Claim | Unit |
28 Feb 1945 | V-1 | (NV774) | 222 Sqn | |
25 March 1945 | Fw190 | (NV972) | 2 m NE Haselhume | 222 Sqn |
Jongbloed's previous victories
Date of Claim | Type claimed | Aircraft flown | Location | Unit |
19 June 1944 | 1/2 V-1 | Spitfire XIV | 20 m N Hastings | 322 Sqn |
28 June 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | NW West Malling | 322 Sqn |
29 June 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | Tenderden area | 322 Sqn |
12 July 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | SE Cranbrook | 322 Sqn |
16 July 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | NW Ashford | 322 Sqn |
19 July 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | W Hastings | 322 Sqn |
19 July 1944 | 1/2 V-1 | Spitfire XIV | over sea | 322 Sqn |
22 July 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | N Hastings/Bexhill | 322 Sqn |
23 July 1944 | V-1 | Spitfire XIV | nr Hawkinge | 322 Sqn |
21 Sept 1944 | Fw190 (damaged) | Spitfire IXB | 322 Sqn |
Sources:
Ashley Lamb
Aces High Vol. 2 by Christopher Shores