Operational sorties Detailed view
Sgt Arne Johnny Langhoff Bøge
Unit
332 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IXc , BS248 (AH-O)
Date
02.08.43
Time
08:20 - 10:00
Details
Ramrod 184. The Wing, led by Major K.Birksted D.F.C., climbed from base and crossed the French coast over Le Touquet at 24,000 feet. An uneventful seep was made under Appledorn Control between Merville, Lille, Armentieres, St. Omer over Bruay and crossed out West of Dunkirk. The height during the sweep varied from 22-25,000 feet. No aircraft were seen on Merville or St. Omer Fort Rouge Airfields. Both airfields badly cratered and wrecked buildings were seen at the Northern end of Merville. No flak experienced. Some shipping of a small type was seen in the outer harbour of Dunkirk. Weather:- East of line Dunkirk, Le Touquet, Visibility exceptional, West of line in Channel, parallel strips of clouds, 4/10ths at 4,000 feet, travelling Gris Nez area and West of Straite [?].
Source
AIR 27/1728
Note