Official description
Not yet known
Description
31FG despatches Spitfires for: A diversion for the bombers making the attack on Meault, France; fighter sweep of areas near Meault, France; in support fro the RAF Tangmere Wing; and patrol over Selsey Bill, UK.
Mission details
1.
Description
FIGHTER ESCORT
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
Top cover for the RAF Tangmere Wing.
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 |
12 |
2.
Description
FIGHTER SWEEP
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
A diversion for the B-17s attacking Meault, France.
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 |
12 |
3.
Description
FIGHTER SWEEP
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
A fighter sweep.
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 |
12 |
4. SELSY BILL
Description
FIGHTER PATROL
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
Patrol over Selsey Bill, UK.
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 |
2 |