AM 091 SOE Operation GOLDFINCH III 4
Beskrivelse
Særmelding BBC : "Mannen hadde ikke skjorte på kroppen".
Code : NA Signal bakke: "P" Signal fly: NA
CON PAK M HD CRS SPD LAND . MERKNAD
12 6 700 080 130 03:08
Squad: 1403 AAF Bu
Out: 20:09 Drop: 23:42 - 23:53 in area C
- Crew:
- Capt Bledsoe G jr. Pilot
- Pastella, Copilot
- Sincalir, Nav
- French, bomber
- Williams, Dispatcher
- Robook R.O
- Alexander, Engeneer
- Davis, Gunner
- Franklin, Passenger
- Paffel, Passenger
- Smith, Passenger.
1. Captains report:
Pinpoint identified by IP (Initial Point) and flashing letter P . Dropping point on target 1700', but at 30 deg. angle to light. Weather 4/10 low cloud as briefed. Good reception, lights kepton, terrain fair, too many hills. All chutes seen to open. Two runs, container hang up.
Route:
Eng Coast: 20:12 - 1600' - 5623N-0250W
Nor coast: 22:25 - 7000' - 6054N-0450E
Nor coast: 00:50 - 7000' - 59511N-0500E
Eng coast: 03:05 - 1000' - 5623N-0250W
28-440831-Bledsoe.jpg
MR__31.08.44_Goldfinch 3.pdf
Operasjoner merket Chiffchaff:
"By March 1945, SL had three W/T stations working for them in the Oslo area: ‘Chiffchaff’, ‘Crossbill Red’, and ‘Coppersmith Blue’."
Til Sted
Tittel | Lenke |
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Sakseren | Se mer |
Fra Base
Tittel | Lenke |
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RAF Leuchars | Se mer |
Deltakere
Navn | Lenke |
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Capt. Bledsoe George jr | Se mer |
Fremdrift
Navn | Lenke |
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Consolidated Liberator B-24 H-1-FO 42-7612 "Nona Rhea" | Se mer |