Operational sorties Detailed view
2nd Ltt. Palle Thomsen
Unit
331 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. (FN-L)
Date
23.08.44
Time
07:10 - 08:15
Details
12 a/c took off from base for Anti-Midget Patrol in the Gabourg-Le Havre area. Patrol uneventful and both a/c returned safely to base. At the same time 10 a/C led by major Gran, D.F.C. took off to carry out an armed recco. Only few vehicles observed. 1 a/c experienced mechanical trouble and had to return to base. Another was detailed to its escort. All a/c returned to base. The armed recco covred Dieppe-Rouen-Neuchatel.
Source
AIR 27/1726
Note