Operational sorties Detailed view
Ltn. Kjeld Rønhof
Unit
332 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX , BS398 (AH-N)
Date
09.11.42
Time
15:35 - 17:05
Details
Rodeo 109. W/Cdr W.G.G. Duncan-Smith D.S.O., D.F.C. led this Squadron together with 331(N) Squadron on Rodeo operation No. 109. The two squadrons had rendezvous over base at 5,000 feet and course was set for North Foreland. The Wing swept the area Sangatte-Graveline according to instructions at 25/27,000 feet and then returned to Cap Gris Nez to cover fighters returning from St. Omer. A number of enemy aircraft were seen above and some of our pilots tried to attack but without success. The two squadrons returned to base without any further incident to report.
Source
Air 27/1728
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