Danish WW2 Pilots

Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted

(1915–1996)

   
Date and time 25.10.1943 15:50 - 17:30 (1 h 40 min)
Aircraft Spitfire IX (MH830 'KB')
Unit 332 (Norwegian) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Duty Rodeo
Aircrew Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted (Pilot)
Details Rodeo 267. The North Weald Wing was to carry out a Rodeo operation in the Flushing area, but the Dutch coast was not crossed as the weather was unsuitable inland. A convoy of 12 medium sized ships was seen going S.E. 5 miles off Knocke. Slight flak was experienced from Kocke.
Source AIR 27/1728