Operational sorties Detailed view
Ob.ltn. Kaj Birksted
Unit
332 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX , BS458 (KB)
Date
04.10.43
Time
11:20 - 13:30
Details
Ramrod 261. This was an operation in connection with Fortresses bombing targets in Frankfurt. The North Weald Wing was to provide Fighter Cover for the Fortresses on thei[r] return journey. Major K. Birksted, D.F.C., flying with this Squadron, was leading the Wing climbing from base crossed the Belgian coast at 28,000 feet. Rendezvous was made with the bombers according to plan over St. Nocholas. The Forts were then escorted back, crossing the Dutch coast in the Flushing area still flying at 28,000 feet. No e/a were seen. Sections were detailed to escort stragglers to Felixtowe. The Squadron returned to base without further incident.
Source
AIR 27/1728
Note
ORB indicates aircraft as BS548, but this is likely be an error as BS458 was 132 W/C mount during this period.