Sorties
(1915–1996)
| Date and time | 08.11.1942 11:30 - 13:10 (1 h 40 min) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Spitfire IX (BS467 'FN-R') |
| Unit | 331 (Norwegian) Squadron, Royal Air Force |
| Duty | Circus |
| Aircrew | Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted (Pilot) |
| Details | Circus 235. Joining Fortresses 23.000 feet as crossing French coast by Dunkerque. The bombers were taken to Lille and on the way back , when leaving French coast they were attacked by 4 F.W. 190's. Wingco and Rad.3 & 4 followed them, but were unable to close. All a/c returned safely. |
| Source | AIR 27/1724 |