Operational sorties Detailed view
2nd Ltt. Palle Thomsen
Unit
331 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. (FN-J)
Date
09.08.44
Time
09:55 - 10:30
Details
12 a/c led by Wing Cmdr. Flying Lt.Col. Berg took off from base to render escort to Halifaxes bombing 5014 N.0343. Escort uneventful. Bombing appeared to be concentrated. Meagre inacc. flak was met with over the Tournai-Mens area and meagre acc. heavy flak from Dunkerque. Intense acc. flak was thrown up from Thereut. All our a/c returned safely to base. The Squadron moved from base to R.A.F. Manston.
Source
AIR 27/1726
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