| Date and time |
09.11.1942 15:55 - 17:20 (1 h 25 min) |
| Aircraft |
Spitfire IX (BS388 'FN-Z')
|
| Unit |
331 (Norwegian) Squadron, Royal Air Force |
| Duty |
Rodeo |
| Aircrew |
Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted
(Pilot)
|
| Details |
Rodeo 109. Crossed French coast at Sandgatte [ed., Sangatte] at 25.000 feet turning towards St. Omer and coming out at Dunkerque. Returned to Cap Gris Nez area where many e/a were seen, some engagements taking place. 4 F.W. 190's were unable to close. Though Yellow 3 fired a short burst head on at the first e/a. Yellow 2 attacked a F.W. 190, was able to get in two good bursts and claims it as a probably destroyed. All landed safely at base. |
| Source |
AIR 27/1724 |