Operational sorties Detailed view
Kjeld Christian Johan Pedersen
Unit
1 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , MK659
Date
12.05.44
Time
14:00 - 15:10
Details
Rodeo 138 crossing out at 0 ft to within 40 miles of French coast. climbed and crossed on at 6000 ft. at point W. of Batz. Lost height to 6000 ft. covering area Chateaulin - Carhaix - St. Brieuc - Quincamp - Morlaix - Landivisian - Lesneven. From St. Brieuc to Morlaix flew at 1000 ft. Nothing seen during whole operation. No sign of a/c at St. Brieuc or Morlaix airfields. Left French coast at Pontusval Point flying at 6000 ft. Meagre light flak from St. Brieuc. Weather slight haze. Visibility very good. No cloud.
Source
AIR 27/4
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