VIII Fighter Command

6 August 1942

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 of 31st Fighter Group are despatched on a practice Rodeo, a fighter sweep over enemy territory.

Mission Details

Description: PRACTICE RODEO

Aircraft Type: Spitfire

Notes: A practice "Rodeo". No losses, claims or casualties.

Mission Statistics

  • Aircraft sent: 11

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Sources

Lee Cunningham, 8th Air Force missions research database / Stan Bishop's 'Losses of the US 8th and 9th Air Forces', the Combat Chronology of the US Army Air Forces and the work of Roger Freeman including the 'Mighty Eighth War Diary'.