Aalborg 13 Aug, 1940: 82 Sqn. RAF (1997) By Ole Rønnest
 
On August 13 1940 12 Blenheims of RAF 82 Sqn were detailed for an attack on Aalborg West airfield. One of the aircraft had to turn back due to fuel problems while the remaining eleven aircraft pressed on. When crossing the Danish west coast near Søndervig flying at 8000 feet in a clear blue sky they were spotted by a German observation post and the flak at Aalborg was alerted.

Eight Bf 109E fighters of 5/JG 77 based on Aalborg East airfield were scrambled at 12:05 hours. The attack on the airfield started at approx. 12:15 and all eleven Blenheims were lost to flak and fighters within 20 minutes.
 
In 1995, while laying a cable across Aalborg airfield, the trenching machine caught the tip of a propeller. The Danish Police, led by Ole Ronnest, investigated the discovery of R3821, one of the Bombers in September 1995.

This tragic event and the hunt for the aircraft wreckage in the current era is told in this fascinating account which is written in a facsimile draft format.

Ole later wrote the book 'Den dømte eskadrille' - (in English 'The Doomed Squadron') based on his research from many years.

Inscribed by several names linked with the 82 Sqn.

A very rare book
 
Hard Cover
c. 120 pages
In Good Condition