Operational sorties Detailed view
2nd Ltt. Palle Thomsen
Unit
331 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , PK997 (FN-L)
Date
04.08.44
Time
15:20 - 17:25
Details
12 a/c led by Major Gran, D.F.C. took off from base to act as close escort to Heavies. During take off 1 a/c experienced mechanical trouble and had to return to base. Bombing was not observed owing cloud. Slight inacc. heavy flak was thrown up from Dunkerque. All our a/c returned safely from base.
Source
AIR 27/1726
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