Operational sorties Detailed view
Preben Ernst Ipsen
Unit
237 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , MK713
Date
01.08.44
Time
17:40 - 19:40
Details
12 a/c on escort of 24 B26's bombing a railbridge S. of OVADA [...] an alternative target. FLAK: NIL. WEATHER: visibility fair, between 10 and 15 miles. CLOUD: 9/10-10/10 strata cumulus. Base 8,000ft., top 10,000ft. The railbridge S. of OVADA was well covered, but dust prevented the observation of any results.
Source
AIR 27/1451
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