Operational sorties Detailed view
Fg Off. Hjalmar Lorens Tambour
Unit
93 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX , MA541
Date
20.10.43
Time
11:10 - 12:05
Details
Rendevous with 12 Mitchells over Island of Ischia at 11.20 at 8,000 feet. Bombers did not appear, so Squadron leaft Island at 11.35 and continued to target (Cassino) and escorted 12 Mitchells away. Bombs seen to fall in town. Intense heavy flak from target area. Cumulus cloud 3/10 at 3,000 feet. Ground mist.
Source
AIR 27/751
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