Sorties
(1920–1999)
| Date and time | 23.08.1943 16:50 - 18:10 (1 h 20 min) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Spitfire IX (MA709 'AH-X') |
| Unit | 332 (Norwegian) Squadron, Royal Air Force |
| Duty | Rodeo |
| Aircrew | Kjeld Rønhof (Pilot) |
| Details | Rodeo 252. The North Weald Wing was acting as second Fighter Sweep on this operation. The French coast was crossed at Le Touquet - this Squadron, led by Major K. Birksted, D.F.C., flying at 26,000 feet, 331(N)Squadron stepped up slightly behind. Sweeping Merville - Ronters - Bruges, the Wing crossed out at Ostende without seeing any e/a. Flak:- some seen in Ostende area. Weather:- 5/10ths at 10-15,000 feet over France and Belgium. Visibility unlimited. |
| Source | AIR 27/1728 |