Official description
VIII FC dispatches its first mission—11 aircraft of 31st Ftr Gp on a practice run over France.
Description
11 Spitfire MK V from 31st Fighter Group are sent on a practice Rodeo.
Mission details
1. PRACTICE RUN OVER FRANCE
Description
PRACTICE RODEO
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
A practice "Rodeo". No losses, claims or casualties.
Units
-
Group
The 31st Fighter Group only flew missions from England between June and September 1942 but during this period they supported the Dieppe raid, the assault on occupied Europe, predominantly by the Canadian army. The attack was forced into early retreat...
Mission Statistics
Number of aircraft Sent |
11 |