Operational sorties Detailed view
Preben Ernst Ipsen
Unit
237 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , MK713
Date
30.06.44
Time
09:25 - 10:00
Details
12 a/c (C/O - S/Ldr. J Walmisley) on Fighter sweep in the CREMONA-VERONA-BOLOGNA area. 1 SM79 was damaged on the ground by F/O Moubray (80468). F/O Petersen and P/O Douglas gave chase to a JU88, but were left far behind, as they were spotted. An MU. was sprayed with cannon and m-g's.
Source
AIR 27/1451, combination of form 540 and form 541 as the latter is very difficult to read.
Note
F/Lt. Ipsen and Sgt. Pearson returned early due to one of the a/c having engine trouble.