Operational sorties Detailed view
Plt Off. Jørgen Billy Thalbitzer
Unit
234 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire Vb , AB864 (AZ-B)
Date
07.07.42
Time
07:15 - 08:35
Details
Escort to hurribombers over Dieppe. Two a/c became detached from the flight on leaving base, and one a/c landed at West Malling. Three a/c completed their mission as escort.
Source
AIR 27/1439
Note
ORB states, that the aircraft was AD864, which is a Hampden I. AB864 is piloted by Thalbitzer later this month. Therefore, I presume that this is the aircraft.