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DHCEMBER 12, 1918 a gallant and skilful observer. OB September 28th he was engaged in fourraids, encountering a large formation of enemy aeroplanes on the last. In the combat he was wounded in both legs, but notwithstanding this, he andhis pilot accounted for two of the enemy. 52874 Sgt.-Mech. J. H. BOWLER (Notting Hill, W.) (France).—A mostaccurate and skiliul observer who has displayed great courage in many engagements, notably on September 5th, when his formation was attackedby a large number of Fokker biplanes. Wounded early in the engagement, he continued to serve his gun with coolness and courage, killing the pilotof one of the attacking planes. On his return he gave a clear and valuable reconnaissance report before being evacuated to hospital. 207112 Sgt.-Mech. L. A. COKNES (Folkestone) (Sea Patrol, Mediterranean).—-As gunlayer and observer this non-commissioned officer has displayed marked gallantry and skill deserving of high praise. His conduct on July24th, when observer to Lieut. Keymer, was particularly noteworthy. Engaged against a greatly superior force his gun jammed ; keeping cool and collectedduring a 2,000 ft. spin, he cleared the jamb and brought his gun into action again. 202839 Sgt.-Mech. (Pilot) L. A. DELL (Hanwell, S.W.) (Sea Patrol, Flanders).—This non-commissioned officer has taken part in over 30 raids. He is an exceptionally keen observer, and a very good navigator. During recentoperations he has been conspicuous for his skill in dropping bombs, causing heavy loss to the enemy.100425 Sergt.-Mecb. J. GRANT (Sandbank, Argyllshire) (France).—A gallant and capable non-commissioned officer who has accounted for six enemy aero-planes. On September 1st, whilst on a bomb raid, his formation was attacked by 15 Fokker biplanes and five triplanes. In the severe fighting that ensuedSgt. Grant served his gun with exceptional skill, crashing one enemy machine, and it was largely due to his good shooting that the enemy were eventuallydriven off. 20261- 3rd A.M. (W.) F. G. HAYWARD (Corfe Mullen, Dorset) (Sea Patrol,Irish Sea).—A most reliable and skilful wireless operator who has done excellent work as an observer on seaplane patrols. His consistent good workdeserves high praise. S/35453 Sgt.-Mech. M. JONES (Cricklewood, N.W.) (France).—On Sep-tember 16th this non-commissioned officer displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty. In an engagement with a Fokker formation he waswounded in the arm ; not realising this, the pilot directed Sgt. Jones to climb on to the right wing to steady the machine, which was almost out of control,owing to the aileron controls being shot away, and was side-slipping down over enemy territory. This he did, and the pilot regained control of the machine, and landed safely at the aerodrome. By this time Sgt. Jones was almostfainting from loss of blood. • 232650 2nd A.M. (W.T.) B.E.G. TAPLIN (Southampton) (Sea Patrol, Mediter-ranean).—This airman has rendered consistent good service as observer on anti-submarine patrols, having completed 200 hours in the air since April 1st,during which period he has bombed three hostile submarines. Foreign Decorations The King has granted unrestricted permission for the wearing of the under-mentioned decorations, conferred on the officers indicated in recognition of valuable services in connection with the War:— CONFERRED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.Croix de Guerre, with Palme. Maj. (Actg. Lieut.-Col.) A. C. Maund, D.S.O., 8th Can. Inf. and R.A.F.;Lieut. (Actg. Capt.) S. G. Smith ; Lieut. (Actg. Capt.) A. H. Flower. CONFERRED BY IHB GOVERNMENT OF ITALY.Ctoct di Guerra. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) G. F. Meager. CONFERRED BY THE GOVERNMENT OP BELGIUM.Maj. (Actg. Lieut.-Col.) A. V. Holt, D.S.O. (Officier de l'Ordre de la Couronne).Maj. the Hon. E. A. Stonor (Chevalier de l'Ordre de Leopold). Capt. F. G. Hogarth (Chevalier deTOrdre de la Couronne). CONFERRED BY THE GREEK GOVERNMENT. ' . (For services at Thasos.) The Cross of Military Merit. Surg. L. B. Stringer, R.N., attd. to R.A.F., Limenaria Hospital, Thasos ;Mrs. L. O'l. Doughty-Wylie, M.B.E., Matron of Limenaria Hospital, Thasos. Air Force Cross Capt. (Actg. Maj.) A. S. C. MacLaren, M.C. (Egypt) ; Lieut. K. M. Penning-ton (Mesopotamia). Air Force Medal213223 Sgt.-Mech, R. G. Goldfinch (Fielding, New Zealand) ; 224802 1st Air-Mech. J. A. Francis (Stapleford, Notts). Meritorious Service Medal 59991 Pte., 1st Cl., S. A. Seaman (Gislingham, Suffolk) (France) ; 281161Pte., 2nd Cl., C. A. Reeder (Huddersnekl) (France); 21707 1st Air-Mech. L. Betteridge (Monmouth) (France) ; 73213 Actg. Cpl. G. Clifford (Canada). •27ve Royal &ero Cla of the United Kii\gda OFFICIAL /NOTICES TO THE FLYING SERVICES FUND (Registered under the War Charities Act, 1916) Administered by the Royal Aero Club For the benefit of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the ROYAL AIR FORCE who are incapacitated on ActiveService, and for the Widows and Dependants of those who are killed. Honorary Treasurer: . The Right Hon. LORD KINNAIRD. Committee: Lieut.-Col. T. O'B. HUBBARD, M.C., R.A.F. (Chairman). Mr. CHESTER FOX. Lieut.-Col. HARCOURT G. GOLD, R.A.F. Lieut.-Col. C. E. MAUDE, R.A.F. Colonel R. H. MORE, C.M.G.. R.A.F. Secretary: Lieut.-Com. H. E. PERRIN, R.N.V.R. Bankers: Messrs. BARCLAYS BANK, LTD., 4, Pall Mall East,London, S.W. 1. Subscriptions Total subscriptions received to Dec. 3rd, 1918 Officers and Men of 4th Wing, Headquarters, R.A.F., Netheravon (Second contribution).. 13,994 4 5 3 3 3 Total, December 10th, 1918 .. .. 13.997 7 Offices: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3, CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON, W. 1. H. E. PERRIN, Secretary. The R.A.F. in ItalyIN the despatch dated November 15th, 1918, from General the Earl of Cavan, K.P., K.C.B., M.V.O., Commanding-in-Chiet, British Forces in Italy, there is the following mention of the R.A.F. :— " The Royal Air Force, under the command of Col.P. B. Joubert de la Ferte, D.S.O., took a very prominent part in the battle, harassing the enemy's retreat so effectuallythat many batteries arid thousands of prisoners jell into our hands that would have otherwise escaped." The England to Cairo Flight BRIG.-GENERAL A. E. BORTON, D.S.O., who took partin the Cairo to Baghdad flight, details of which were published last week, has another and far longer flight to hiscredit, having been the officer responsible for the Kent to Cairo flight in August last, as recorded in our issue ofAugust 15th last. The General was on leave from Palestine, and decided,if possible, to return to duty by air. Having obtained the necessary permission, he flew one of the latest types of Handley-Page machines from an aerodrome in Lincolnshire to one on the south-east&coast. Here he was joined by MajorA. iS. ,C. Maclarenr M.C., and two mechanics, and withinfive days reached Cairo without incident, the distance flown f Kent being about 2,140 miles as the crow flies. This was the longest air journey yet accomplished. It may be compared with the London to Constantinople flight made by Commander Savory on a HandleyTPage machine last December (1,575 miles) and the Cairo-Baghdad flight (about 840 miles). The distances here given are all as measured in a direct line, though in each case, of course, a more or less indirect route was followed. The R.A.F. and Missing Officers and Men THE Secretary of the Air Ministry makes the following announcement regarding missing officers and men of the Royal Air Force :— " Every effort is being made to trace officers and airmenwho have become missing irom time to time, and of whom no further information has been received. " Relatives and friends, having any information concerningindividual officers or men, are requested to forward it to the Air Ministry, when every effort will be made to locate theofficer or man concerned ; but it should be appreciated that owing to the varying circumstances in regard to cases ofmissing personnel, some considerable time must elapse before information of a satisfactory or conclusive nature can bereceived. Relatives are, however, assured that wlien any definite information is obtained it will be transmitted to thenext of kin immediately." MO3 •'©
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