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Aviation History
1940
1940 - 1538.PDF
MAY 23, i940 SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Official An- nouncements A GREAT FIGHTER : Itis related on another page how nine Hawker Hurricaneeight-gun fighters accounted for ten out oftwenty Ju 87 dive-bombers. The success of theHurricane is due not only to its heavy fire powerbut to its extreme manoeuvrability. " Flight " vhotooraph. The King Visits BombersL AST Saturday the King paid a visit to the Bomber Commandand studied maps and reports dealing with recent operations. He afterwards sent the following message to the K.A.F.: —" During my visit to the headquarters of the Bomber Command to-day 1 was able to hear more about the epic deeds of our bomberforces in recent weeks. Coupled with the arduous and unceasing duties of the Coastal Command and with the heroic exploits ofour fighter squadrons in this country and in France they make an immortal story—a story that fills the whole Empire, whose sonsare now fighting in all three branches, with gratitude and admiration. "' I congratulate the Royal Air Force with all my heart, and wishthem good luck and continued success. The matchless spirit that has shown so clear an ascendancy over the enemy makes the finalvictory of the Allies doubly sure.—-GEORGE R.I." Air Crews Wanted 'TPHE Air Ministry has announced that men are wanted to form aJL pool from which air crews can be drawn. Men are wanted between the ages of iS and 28 for training aspilots and between 18 and 32 as observers and wireless operator/air gunners. Application should be made to the nearest recruitingcentre, but applicants should not give up employment until accepted. Air Awards "•••••'•.• THE KING has been pleased to approve the following awards in recogni-tion of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: — DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. TIMMERMAN, ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT NELI.ES WOODS.During May this officer was pilot of an aircraft returning to its base, when an enemy aircraft was seen to fly past in the opposite direction. Fit. Lt. MARINE MAJESTY: A fine impression of the lines and size of a Saunders Roe Lerwick long-range flying boat. Fittedwith two Bristol Hercules sleeve-valve engines the Lerwick is outstandingly fast for a marine aircraft. Powered gun turrets are installed in the extreme bow and stern and on top of the hull.
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