Danish WW2 Pilots

Kjeld Rønhof

(1920–1999)

   
Date and time 09.11.1942 15:35 - 17:05 (1 h 30 min)
Aircraft Spitfire IX (BS398 'AH-N')
Unit 332 (Norwegian) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Duty Rodeo
Aircrew Kjeld Rønhof (Pilot)
Details Rodeo 109. W/Cdr W.G.G. Duncan-Smith D.S.O., D.F.C. led this Squadron together with 331(N) Squadron on Rodeo operation No. 109. The two squadrons had rendezvous over base at 5,000 feet and course was set for North Foreland. The Wing swept the area Sangatte-Graveline according to instructions at 25/27,000 feet and then returned to Cap Gris Nez to cover fighters returning from St. Omer. A number of enemy aircraft were seen above and some of our pilots tried to attack but without success. The two squadrons returned to base without any further incident to report.
Source Air 27/1728