Finucane was able to position himself behind a straggler after firing 90 rounds the Bf 109 was hit and the pilot bailed out. Fighter Command claimed seven destroyed, two probably destroyed and seven damaged for three Spitfires. Circus 45 took place 40 minutes later.
Finucane successfully positioned himself behind a trailing opponent after firing 90 rounds, causing significant damage to the Bf 109 and prompting the pilot's emergency exit. Fighter Command credited seven aircraft destroyed, two probable destroys, and seven damaged among three Spitfires. The next engagement, Circus 45, occurred approximately 40 minutes afterwards.