Danish WW2 Pilots

2nd Ltt. Palle Thomsen

Unit

331 Sqn

Aircraft

Spitfire IX L.F. , PL228 (FN-E)

Date

03.08.44

Time

13:15 - 15:15

Details

12 a/c led by Capt. Ringdal, N. took off from base to provide close escort to Heavies. Escort uneventful. Bombing appeared concentrated. Vapor trail seen of e/a at 25ooo ft. 1 e/a dived vertically without attacking. Moderate heavy acc. flak was encountered. All a/c returned safely to base.

Source

AIR 27/1726

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