Squadron Leader J.G. Carver

Recording in which Squadron Leader Carver describes various aspects of low level ground attack sorties flown in Spitfires against factories in France.

Squadron Leader Carver explains the need for careful target selection and planning, and the importance of looking for enemy aircraft rather than at a map. He describes the experience of flying at high speed and low level over the sea, the danger of flak and aspects of attacks on factories. He contrasts these attacks to those made by Bomber Command, and explains their value.