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Rolf Arne Berg (born on november 27th, 1917 in Trøndelag, Norway) was probably the best Norwegian fighter pilot during world war two. He might still be the best fighter pilot Norway has ever had.-
Berg joined the Norwegian Air Force just prior to World War Two. He managed to escape to England and received further training at Camp Little Norway in Canada. Subsequently he was posted to 331 Squadron where he was to remain for the duration of the war, ultimately becoming its Wing Commander.- An expert in handling a Spitfire.- To fly was his life. Once a mission was completed, he was ready for the next. There’s more than a slight possibility that Rolf Arne had more missions than anyone else in the whole 2nd Tactical Air Force.-
Rolf Arne stayed with 331 squadron all the way to the end. Promoted to Wing Commander Flying he was the only one in the squadrons with a specially painted Spitfire. His own initials instead of the regular squadron codes. Parts of the tail and the wings were painted in Norwegian flag colours. He had the respect and admiration of both squadrons.-
He was killed Februari 3rd, 1945 at 16:20 while shooting German aircraft on the airfield at Eelde when his Spitfire was hit by Flak. Three days later, the Germans buried his remains in a cemetery in Eelde. In September 1946 his body was exhumed and cremated; his ashes were transferred to Orkanger in Norway.-
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Berg joined the Norwegian Air Force just prior to World War Two. He managed to escape to England and received further training at Camp Little Norway in Canada. Subsequently he was posted to 331 Squadron where he was to remain for the duration of the war, ultimately becoming its Wing Commander.- An expert in handling a Spitfire.- To fly was his life. Once a mission was completed, he was ready for the next. There’s more than a slight possibility that Rolf Arne had more missions than anyone else in the whole 2nd Tactical Air Force.-
Rolf Arne stayed with 331 squadron all the way to the end. Promoted to Wing Commander Flying he was the only one in the squadrons with a specially painted Spitfire. His own initials instead of the regular squadron codes. Parts of the tail and the wings were painted in Norwegian flag colours. He had the respect and admiration of both squadrons.-
He was killed Februari 3rd, 1945 at 16:20 while shooting German aircraft on the airfield at Eelde when his Spitfire was hit by Flak. Three days later, the Germans buried his remains in a cemetery in Eelde. In September 1946 his body was exhumed and cremated; his ashes were transferred to Orkanger in Norway.-
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