Legindbjerge drop zone
The parachutes open and slowly descend onto the drop zone where the reception team is waiting.
Intro
No airdrop was made due to a misunderstanding with the code names.
No airdrop was made due to a misunderstanding with the code names.
31.12.1944
WILLIAM
A
Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
Eureka-contact (radio beacon) was made with the aircraft, but after circling the drop zone, no airdrop was made.
20.02.1945
ERNA
A
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
The plane airdropped several containers. The team at the drop zone received at least 7 Tiger-containers. The shipment was lost later during transportation.
21.02.1945
ERNA
A
7
7
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Anders Bjørnvad: Natten der varede otte dage, 1967, s. 154.
The plane airdropped 12 Lion-containers and a package of tyres. The shipment was later sent to Nykøbing.
28.02.1945
ERNA
A
12
12
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
The team was at the drop zone but because of bad weather, the plane did not come.
13.03.1945
ERNA
A
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
The result is unknown.
16.03.1945
ERNA
A
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
The plane airdropped 12 Fox-containers and 3 packages. The shipment was later sent to Nykøbing Mors.
11.04.1945
ERNA
A
24
24
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
The plane airdropped 24 Lion-containers. The shipment was then sent to Nykøbing Mors.
13.04.1945
RIGMOR
?
24
24
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
The team was at the drop zone but no aircraft was spotted. According to the English report, the plane threw out 12 Fox-containers and 2 packages of grenades and guns. The location of the landing of this consignment is unknown.
23.04.1945
RIGMOR
Baes: Kaptajn Th. P. Ejby Nielsen
Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.
Region: Jutland - District: 3
Zone nr.: 48 - Zone name: Legindbjerge
Place in the Military Map: Volume 1 - Page 17 - D3: Vest for "L" i Legindbjerge
Sources: Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.