Official description
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Description
2 Spitfire MK V from 31st Fighter Group are despatched on a convoy patrol. 12 Spitfire MK V are despatched on a feint sweep over the Dieppe/Etretat, France area.
Mission details
1.
Description
CONVOY PATROL
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
A convoy patrol. 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 |
2 |
2. ÉTRETAT / DIEPPE
Description
FIGHTER SWEEP
Aircraft type
Spitfire
Notes
A fighter sweep over French coast. 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 |
12 |
Service
People
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Military | Lieutenant Colonel | Fighter Pilot/Squadron Commander | 31st Fighter Group
CO 308th FS first and third combat tours
HQ 350th FG second combat tour
CO 79th FG post War Germany
Spitfire Mk VIII HL+B "Nightshade"
P-51D HL+B "Nightshade IV"
3 air kills plus 1 ME-262 damaged