Description

40 P-47s are despatched to participate in RAF Rodeo 202. A "Rodeo" is a fighter sweep over enemy territory. 4FG (24); 56FG (4); and 78FG (12). This is officially recorded as the first combat mission for 56FG. 1 P-47 from 56FG sustaines an engine failure but the pilot manages to glide the aircraft for a belly landing near Deal, UK.