Danish WW2 Pilots

2nd Ltt. Palle Thomsen

Unit

331 Sqn

Aircraft

Spitfire IX L.F. , NH574 (FN-K)

Date

17.07.44

Time

20:00 - 21:35

Details

12 a/c took off to provide target cover to Bostons and Michells attacking St. Malo. Bombing appeared accurate on the town. Americans dive-bombed bridges at Z.3737. Heavy shelling from Caen. Intense heavy accurate light flak was experienced from beaches between Granville and Agen. All a/c returned safely to base.

Source

AIR 27/1726

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