Operational sorties Detailed view
2nd Ltt. Palle Thomsen
Unit
331 Sqn
Aircraft
Spitfire IX L.F. (FN-D)
Date
27.08.44
Time
06:40 - 08:00
Details
12 a/c led by Major Gran, D.F.C. took off to carry out an armed recco mission in area A and B. 3 lorries, 1 APV, 1 staffcar and 1 M/C destroyed. 1 APV and 3 lorries damaged. 2 tanks hit. All vehicles were moving east in the ROUEN-GOURNEN area. Light flak was met with from a convoy at M.2441 and along the river SEINE. A convoy making east consisting of approx 15 lorries was observed at M.2441. All a/c returned safely to base.
Source
AIR 27/1726
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