Operational sorties Detailed view
Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted
Unit
332 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX , BS458 (KB)
Date
23.08.43
Time
16:50 - 18:10
Details
Rodeo 252. The North Weald Wing was acting second as 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
Note
ORB indicates aircraft as BS548, but this is likely be an error as BS458 was 132 W/C mount during this period.