Operational sorties Detailed view
Kjeld Christian Johan Pedersen
Unit
1 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. , MK744
Date
15.08.44
Time
11:15 - 12:55
Details
Ramrod 1203. 12 Spits, with 165 Squadron and led by W/C Powell (all 90 gallon tanks). One Spit returning early owing to L.R. tank trouble. Rendezvous with Deanland Wing and Heavies according to plan. Bombing results very good - most seen to fall on target area. One huge explosion with red flash from middle of airfield. Heavy accurate flak for bombers from Brussels area, maegre heavy in accurate flak on track in and out. Target area scattered stratus 22,000 ft. slight haze, visibility very good. Channel 2/10ths very scattered stratus at 22,000 ft. visibility excellent. Wing was escorting 100 Lancasters and Halifaxes bombing Brussels Melsbrock airfield.
Source
AIR 27/4
Note