Fighter Sweep - Wing Commander Gleed

Wing Commander Gleed describes a sweep by several squadrons of Spitfires over France, from take off to an engagement during which a German fighter is shot down.

Wing Commander Gleed recalls taxiing out and taking off with a squadron of Spitfires. He describes the flight across the English Channel with a wing of three squadrons, crossing the French coast, anti-aircraft fire and an encounter with German fighters, during which he shot one down.