While returning from a bomber-escort mission on 23 September 1940, his engine failed after combat damage sustained over Dover; he tried to radio his position but was forced to bail out over the sea.
While returning from a bomber-escort mission on 23 September 1940 flying "Werk Nummer (W.Nr) 5094", his engine failed 10 miles off Cap Griz Nez after combat damage sustained over Dover. He tried to radio his position but was forced to bail out over the sea.