Sorties
(1915–1944)
| Date and time | 18.04.1944 19:00 - 20:20 (1 h 20 min) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Spitfire IX L.F. (MK774) |
| Unit | 222 Squadron, Royal Air Force |
| Duty | Ramrod |
| Aircrew | Fg Off. Niels Juul Rysensteen Buchwald (Pilot) |
| Details | Ramrod 743, The Squadron led by W/Cdr P J Simpson DFC carried out its first Dive Bombing attack, a "Noball" target situated in a wood North of the Forest of Crescy was attacked. The Bombing was good and no flak was experienced. 500 lb Bombs with instantaneus fuses were used. |
| Source | AIR 27/1372 |