Sorties
(1917–1982)
| Date and time | 25.08.1944 19:55 - 21:25 (1 h 30 min) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Spitfire IX L.F. (ML117) |
| Unit | 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force |
| Duty | Ramrod |
| Aircrew | Kjeld Christian Johan Pedersen (Pilot) |
| Details | Ramrod 1230. 12 Spitfires IX LF (90 gallon tanks) acted as target cover for bombers attacking Noball targets in St. Omer - Bethume area. Operation went according to plan. Squadron patrolled from 18,000 - 20,000 ft. Markes seen near Hazebouck but no bombing was seen. Intense heavy accurate flak for the bombers from Hazebrouck and Poperinghe area. Cloud 10/10ths at 12,000 ft. N.W. of area, clearing towards the S.E. Visibility 50 miles above the cloud. |
| Source | AIR 27/4 |
| Note | Red section |