Operational sorties Detailed view
T/F/O Hans Martensen
Unit
411 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , ML396 (DB-C)
Date
26.03.45
Time
11:30 - 13:00
Details
The Squadron carried out five Armed Recce/Fighter Sweeps in the DORSTEN/HALTERN/[…]/MUNSTER sectors. The total score for the day was one MT destroyed, 6 TRGS damaged, and 1 Locomotive damaged. In the first mission of the day F/O R.C. McCracken was seen to bail out and parachute down safely in enemy territory. He is now missing. Four early returns, 2 R/T trouble, 2 engine trouble.
Source
AIR 27/1804
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