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¥¥• MARCH 21, 1940 265 SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force A wards and Announcements -•...).—.. Awards THE King has been graciously pleased to approve of the followingawards for gallantry and devotion to duty in the executionof air operations: — Awarded the Distinguished Flying CrossSqn. Ldr. Kenneth William N1BLETT, Acting Fit. Lt. Robert Voase JEFF, Acting Fit. Lt. Richard Hugh Antony LEE, ActingFit. Lt. Maurice Victor LONGBOTTOM, Acting Fit. Lt. Robert Henry NIVEN, Acting Fit. Lt. Geoffrey Middleton WYATT, F/O.Alastair Dyson PANTON. The highest qualities of leadership and devotion to duty havebeen displayed by one of the above officers as flight commander of a squadron employed on long-distance day and night strategicalreconnaissances. Another officer is described as an outstanding flight commander and a reliable and brilliant pilot. On one occasionhe pursued an enemy aircraft for 20 minutes, finally forcing it to land and fall into Allied hands. A third has set a magnificentexample of keenness and efficiency as a flight commander. He intercepted an enemy aircraft over the English Channel and shotit down in flames. Two of the officers have been pioneers in a new method of aerial photography. They have taken overlappingphotographs of many enemy defences. Another officer is described as "an inspiration to his squadron." Awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal Sgt. William Joseph CRONIN, Sgt. Frank MILLER, Sgt.Alexander Cameron THOMAS, Sgt. David PENNING TON, L.A/C. Sidney CULVER, L.A/C. George HAWKINS, A/C. 1st Class HenryArthur George FERRE, A/C. 1st Class Frederick John ALLAM. Several of the above are described as skilful observers andnavigators. One is decorated for good work in a raid on Wilhelms- haven, when his aircraft scored a direct hit on a German battleship,and for his conduct in the 25-minute engagement over the North Sea on January 10 between nine Blenheims and five Messerschmittuos. Among the air gunners, one receives the D.F.M. for cool and effective handling of his gun during the engagement ofJanuary 10, in which his aircraft occupied a dangerous position. Another has set a splendid example of valour and fortitude. Hehas shown zeal, ability and devotion to duty. A wireless operator among the recipients was the first member of his squadron to carryout a second reconnaissance over enemy territory, flying in intense cold to nearly maximum endurance of the aircraft and over stronglydefended zones. His ability had a very good effect on the aircraft crews when the squadron had suffered heavy losses. Dress Regulations AN abridged edition of the Air Ministry Dress Regulations for£* officers of the Royal Air Force has now been issued by H.M. stationery Office at the price of 2s. It may be purchased directtan the Stationery Office or through any bookseller. fne booklet deals with R.A.F. officers' war-time requirements, and.details of uniform not normally used in time of war have been omitted. It contains numerous illustrations of uniform and badges,ine booklet should be consulted in all cases of doubt by the tailoring trade. A "New Badge A PPROVAL has been given by an Air Ministry Order published offi- recent^y lor a distinguishing collar badge to be worn by ?cers. of tne Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve employed ascro H officers- The badge, which is made of gilt metal, consists of It MI am':>eaux. surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings.1 will be worn on the collar of the Service dress jacket, with the ners " V.R." placed centrally above it. DOG FIGHTERS : The story of how the already-famous "twenty-one-year-old New Zealand officer" and a Sergeant Pilot were engaged by Messerschmitts has been told. The sergeant was forced to land, as was the New Zealander, though he brought down a Messerschmitt, making his third, or possibly fourth, victim. Here are the pilots concerned. Casualties THE Air Ministry regrets to announce the following casualties onvarious dates: — KILLED IN ACTION.—Act. Sgt. D. J. Bendall (580596); Fit. Sgt. G. A. Corby (561526); F/O. L. R. Field (37346); A/C.2 L. B. Hugh- son (621199); A'C.2 J. R. Hunter (625656); P/O. J. S. Mitchell (41607); Act. Sgt. J. C. Murdoch (580799); L.A/C. E. H. Prior (546726); A/C.2 T. E. Smith (626998); Sgt. M. Wifien (580312). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING," NOW REPORTED " KILLED IN ACTION."—A/C.i P. T. Jones (540554). MISSING, BELIEVED " KILLED IN ACTION."—L.A/C. G. Peterson (520852); A/C.2 L. H. Trumay (53"33); A/C.i R. J. Webber (569704); Fit. Lt. A. N. Wilson (90300). WOUNDED IN ACTION.—A/C.2 J. P. Smith (8082S5). MISSING.—F/O. J. C. H. Blake (39196); Sgt. A. E. A. Bruce (740984); L.A/C. A. R. Chapman (534704); Sgt. L. C. Cond (580724); F/O. N. Hawxby (39735): Fit. Sgt. A. Hill (590559); L.A/C. T. F.' Johnson (538052); L.A/C. F. G. Jones (567277); A/C.i S. N. Middle- ton (611040); Sgt. T. S. Weightman (564455); Group Capt. H. A. Whistler, D.S.O., D.F.C., p.s.a., i.d.c. (03100). KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—Sgt. R. S. S. Black (7405S0); Sgt. G. Breese (754722); L.A/C. G. A. Carter (747780); P/O. D. W. Coysh .(41671); Sgt. B. E. Currie (740647); F/O. A. Law (73602); F/O. L. H. Leader (39795); A/C.2 W. Ledsham (630792); F/O. R. H. Lemon (70391); P/O. P. F. N. Lomax (41853); A/C.2 W. Mahon (624822); F/O. B. A. Mortimer (37979); Sgt. T. Owens (565435); Fit. Sgt. \V. C. Parkes (562843); F/O. C. P. S. Smith (70629); Sgt. L. G. f: Smith (758004); L.A/C. A. R. Sutcliffe (746751); F/O. J. N. Thorne'will (39834); Sgt. P. F. H. Thurgar (580293); P/O. H. A. Trenchard (40271); Sgt. J. F. Wales (754725)." Sgt. E. C. Warren (758046); L.A/C. F. A. Webster (759344)- DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.—Sgt. A. A. G. Dowle (514307); A/C.2 J. Dunnachie (972716); A/C.2 C. Farnworth (638751); Cpl.E. A. Ferris (561539); Cpl. R. M. Graham (59460); L.A'C. A. W. Lynch (755017); Cpl. G. E. J. Misselbrook (565756); A/C.2 S. S. Outten (900798); A/C.2 J. R. Ross (973923); A/C.i A. J. Rule (770830); Cpl. S. O. Slater (527163); L.A/C. A. Sweet (42250); L.A/C. J. Taylor (334630): A/C.2 J. E. Taylor (747494); L.A/C. T. M. Thompson (S25225); A/C.2 F. T. Tyler (649014); Sgt. L. A. Vickerage (519534); A/C.i D. Wilson (628821); A/C.i C. V. M. Winn (551514); A/C.2 W. Wood (9O8733). R.C.A.R H.Q. AN Overseas Headquarters of the Royal Canadian Air Force hasnow been established in this country. Hitherto there has onlybeen an Air Liaison Office, and the new development marks an important stage in Canada's progressive contribution to the Empire'swar effort. The Commanding Officer of the new Headquarters is Group Captain George Victor Walsh, M.B.E. Appointments of Royal Duchesses THE KING, states the London Gazette, has been pleased toapprove of the appointment of the Duchess of Kent to beCommandant of the Women's Royal Naval Service, and of the Duchess of Gloucester to be an Air Commandant, Women's Auxiliary Air Force.
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