Sorties
(1917–1982)
| Date and time | 03.10.1944 15:45 - 18:00 (2 h 15 min) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Spitfire IX L.F. (MK726) |
| Unit | 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force |
| Duty | Ramrod |
| Aircrew | Kjeld Christian Johan Pedersen (Pilot) |
| Details | Ramrod 1309. 11 Spitfire IX LF (90 gallon tanks) led by W/Cdr. Powell acted as escort to Bostons bombing enemy positions south of Arnhem. Flew as planned to target at 14,000 ft. Bombing unobserved due to the cloud, which was 10/10ths cumulus tops 12,000 ft. Visibility excellent. Coast to just west of Eindhoven 6/10ths at 12,000 ft. Eindhoven 8/10ths at 12,000 ft. Channel clear. |
| Source | AIR 27/4 |
| Note | Yellow 3 |