Official description
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Description
11 Spitfire Mk V of 31st Fighter Group are despatched on a practice Rodeo. A "Rodeo" was the RAF code name for a fighter sweep over enemy territory.
Mission details
1.
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 |