Operational sorties Detailed view
Preben Ernst Ipsen
Unit
237 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , MH751
Date
02.05.44
Time
14:10 - 16:15
Details
12 a/c airborne on escort of 36 B 26s attacking the marshalling yards at FLORENCE. Time over target 1510/B hrs. FLAK - heavy, scant, inaccurate at W(Q)7971. Hits were observed and fires seen in the marshalling yards. WEATHER: visibility hazy 2-3 miles; cloud cumulus 5/10 at 11,000 ft.; further visibility deteriorated.
Source
AIR 27/1451
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