Operational sorties Detailed view
Preben Ernst Ipsen
Unit
237 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , MK713
Date
16.07.44
Time
17:50 - 20:10
Details
12 a/c airborne on escort of 24 B26's attacking a railbridge at PIACENZA. WEATHER: visibility hazy; cloud 8,000ft. 4/10. Direct hits were observed on bridge; 2 spans destroyed at north end.
Source
AIR 27/1451
Note