Parachute drop - Flight Lieutenant Simpson

Flight Lieutenant Simpson gives an account of a battle over the south coast of England, during which he was forced to bale out after a dogfight with two German fighters.

Flight Lieutenant Simpson of 43 Squadron summarises an air battle off the south coast during the Battle of Britain, in which he shot down two German fighters and was in turn shot down. He describes how he baled out, smoked a cigarette during his descent and landed safely.