Danish WW2 Pilots

Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted

(1915–1996)

   
Date and time 15.02.1943 15:05 - 16:35 (1 h 30 min)
Aircraft Spitfire IX (BS471 'FN-T')
Unit 331 (Norwegian) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Duty Circus
Aircrew Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted (Pilot)
Details Circus 267. 10 a/c took off to be rear support to 18 Liberators bombing a ship in Dunkerque harbour. Several e/a were encountered and from combat that took place 2 F.W. 190's were destroyed by Capt. Lundsten and 2/Ltn. Spang. 2 F.W. 190's were damaged by 2/Ltn. Sognnes and sgt. Bache. All returned safely.
Source AIR 27/1725