Operational sorties Detailed view
Sgt Arne Johnny Langhoff Bøge
Unit
332 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX , MA301 (AH-S)
Date
26.07.43
Time
16:15 - 17:30
Details
Rodeo 250. The Wing was to act as 6th Fighter Sweep on this operation. This Squadron, led by Major K. Birksted, D.F.C., took off together with 331(N) Squadron. The French coast was crossed at Mardyck, the Wing flying at 24-26,000 feet, and proceeded inland to Cassel where a patrol was made from 1653 hours until 1707 hours. No e/a were reported or seen during this patrol and the Wing returned to base via Calais without any incident. Weather: 2/10 cumulus in small patches up to 26,000 feet. Ground here.
Source
AIR 27/1728
Note