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JUNE 20, 1940 On his return flight he used his remaining ammu-nition and caused many casualties in a low-flying attack on a railway along which the enemy wasbringing up heavy guns. 1\ 0. McKnight lias shown exceptional skill and courage as a lighter pilot. KAY, PILOT OFFICER DESMOND HAYWARD SlDLEY.This officer has shown bravery and skill in the lace of extreme difficulties and dangers. On imeoccasion, after an engagement, he force-landed at Zoute with holes in one petrol tank, then re-fuelled and returned to his base. Late in May, his aircraft was so badly damaged in an engage-ment, that his air gunner landed by parachute, but P/0. Kay succeeded in bringing his aircrafthome He has shared with other pilots of his squadron in the destruction of four other enemyaircraft, and on one occasion attacked twelve Junkers 87s single-banded and probably shot downtwo. HULL, ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT CAESAR BAKRAN:>.After hating shot down an enemy aircraft on May 24, 1940, this officer, two days later, relievedthe Bodo Force from air attack by engaging rive enemy aircraft single-handed. He shot down fourof the enemy and damaged the fifth. The next day, despite heavy air attack on the landingground, he attacked enemy aircraft in greatly • superior .lumbers until he was wounded and forcedto retire. BIDDELL, ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT WILLIAM HUGH.In May, 1940, whilst leading a flight of three aircraft on a patrol over the ships engaged inevacuating the British Expeditionary Force, this officer sighted a squadron of Skuas being attackedby eleven Messerschmitt 109s. The Skuas were hard pressed and two were shot down. Withouthesitation and despite the fact that the Hudson is not i fignter aircraft, F/L. Biddell led his flightagainst the enemy, damaging one Messerschmitt and causing the remainder to break off the engagement.Since the invasion of the Low Countries, and par- ticularly during the evacuation of the BritishExpeditionary Force, this officer has displayed qualities of leadership and endurance of a highorder. 8ELLEY FLYING OFFICER RONALD NICHOLAS. In June, 1940, this officer was captain of one ofa flight of three aircraft engaged in protecting shipping evacuating the British ExpeditionaryForce. A formation of some forty Junkers 87s was encountered and immediately attacked. F/O.Selley shot down two of the enemy aircraft with his front gnns. By skilful manoeuvring he alsnenabled his rear gunner to shoot down a third and to damage two other enemy aircraft. HAARHOFF, FLY/ING OFFICER HILTON AUBREY. In June, 1940, this officer was the rear gunnerin one of a flight of three aircraft engaged in pro- tecting shipping evacuating the British Expedition-ary Force. The flight encountered a formation of some forty Junkers 87s, which were immediatelyattacked Taking full advantage ol the opportun- ities afforded by his pilot, F/O. Haarhoff destroyedone enemy aircraft and severely damaged another two. PETERS, PILOT OFFICES PHILLIP WALFORD. In June, 1940, near Dunkerque, this officer waspilot of an aircraft which, in company with two others, was attacked by nine Messerschmitt 109s.P/O. Peters immediately turned to the attack and so skilfully manoeuvred his aircraft that he and. both the air gunner and navigator were enabled to concentrate their fire on the enemy. TwoMesserschmitts were seen to crash, and two more appeared to be seriously damaged. After the en-gagement this officer continued to carry out the patrol alone, having lost touch with the other twoaircraft, which had returned to the base. JOUATJLT, PILOT OFFICER RICHARD JOHN. On June 1, 1940. this officer was captain of oneof a flight oi three aircraft protecting shipping engaged on the evacuation of the British Expedi-tionary Force from Dunkerque. On encountering a force o! some 40 Junkers 87E. the flight imme-diately launched an attack. P/O. Jouault. hand- ling his aircraft with the utmost skill and deter-mination, shot down two of the enemy with his fror.t gun. TUCK. ACTING FLIGHT LIEUTENANT ROBERT ROLVND STANFORD.This officer led his flight in company with his -nuadron on two offensive patrols over NorthernFrance. As a result -of one of these patrols in which the squadron engaged a formation of somebO enemy aircraft; the Squadron Commander was later reported missing, and the flight commanderwounded and in hospital. Fit. Lt. Tuck assumed command, and on the following day led the squad-ron, consisting of only eight aircraft, on a further patrol, engaging an enemy formation of fifty air-craft. During these engagements the squadron has shot down ten enemy aircraft and possiblyanother twenty-four. Throughout the combats ihis officer has displayed great dash and gallantry. TOMI.TNSOX, SQUADRON I.EADEE GEORGE CAMP- BELL. This officer has commanded a squadron sinreNovember, 1939. He has led numerous intercep- tion and convoy patrols, a.nd also two raids overHolland and one over Brussels. In these raids his squadron destroyed thirteen enemy aircraft anddamaged a further nine. He himself shot down one enemy aircraft and damaged another. On twooccasions he was forced to land in the front lines, but by courageous endeavour he returned to hisunit in both instances. MALAN, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT ADOLPH GYSBERT. During 1940 this officer has led his flight, andon - certain occasions his squadron, on ten offen- sive patrols in Northern France. He has per-sonally shot down two enemy aircraft and possibly three others. Fit. Lt. Malan has displayed greatsTkill, courage and relentless determination in his attacks on-the enemy. TOYNE. FLIGHT LIEUTENANT WILLIAM ARTHUR.As a flight commander trii.-? officer ha.- carried out offensive patrols in German-ncoupied territoryin Holland and Belgium. He has personally shot down two enemy aircraft and has severely damagedanother. He has displayed outstanding courage, and his leadership has largely contributed to thesuccess achieved by his squadron. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. GUEST, AIRCRAFTMAN 1ST CLASS JACK. A/G. Guest was air gunner of an aircraft whichcarried out bombing operations against enemy columns east of Dixmude. After completing thisoperation the aircraft was attacked from astern by a Messerschmitt 109. This airman, by hiscoolness and accurate instructions, enabled his pilot to take avoiding action until an accurateburst of fire from A/C. Guest's gun shot the enemy down. This airman carried out his first opera-tional flight earlier in May, and on that occasion he also shot down a Messerschmitt 109. Sincethat date he has carried out several operational flights, during which he has displayed exceptionalskill and courage. LIPPETT, ACTING CORPORAL ALBERT.This airman was air gunner in the aircraft piloted by Fit. Lt. N. G. Cooke on the occasionwhen he destroyed eight enemy aircraft in the course of two patrols during one day. By hiscoolness and good shooting Li shares the credit of this achievement. THORN, SERGEANT EDWARD ROWLAND. BARKER, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN FREDERICK JAMES.Sgt. Thorn and L.A/C. Barker, as pilot and air gunner respectively, have shown much determina-tion and skill when engaging the enemy. On one occasion, when three aircraft in their squadronhad been shot down, these airmen engaged three Messerschmitt 109s which were operating onthe rear of the squadron and shot them down. The remaining enemy aircraft were forced tobreak off the engagement. Sgt. Thorn and L.A/C. Barker have so far destroyed six enemy aircraft. KING, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN FREDERICK HARRY.This airman has acted as air gunner to Sqn. Ldr. P. A. Hunter. He has been largely respon-sible for the training of air gunners in the squadron and by his excellent example and fineshooting has contributed niuch to the success achieved. He has taken part in all sorties ofthe squadron and has been responsible for the destruction of nine enemy aircraft. SPEN'CER, SERGEANT DERYK COBHAM. SMITH. ACTING CORPORAL LEWIS GEORGE. In June, 1940, these airmen were respectivelynavigator and air gunner of an aircraft which, in company with two others, was attacked bynine Messerchmitt 109s. Although the pilot was taking vigorous avoiding action, these airmen,showing skill and coolness, each destroyed a Messerschmitt 109 and severely damaged another. CATJLFIELD, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN WALTER DENIS.In May. 1940, this airman was the air gunner in the aircraft of his flight commander which,in a formation of three, was attacked by eleven Messerschmitt lODs. L.A/C. Caulfielrl main-tained a steady and accurate fire, and severely damasred at least one enemy aircraft. He hasgained the complete confidence of his pilot. During the past few weeks he has taicen partin night bombing operations, reconnaissance and offensive patrols, and has displayed qualities ofalertness and steadiness with complete disregard for his own safety. cnssiNUHA M, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN FREDERICK STEPHEN.In May, 1940, this airman was wireless operator in one of three aircraft, patrolling off Dnnkerque,which were attacked by nine Messeraehmitt 109s. L.A/C. Cunningham was shot in the foot. Inspite of great pain, he continued to carry out his duties by passing messages reporting a sink-ing destroyer. He refused morphin so that he might retain the full use of his faculties untilhis services were no longer required. DII.TATJTT, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN LESLIE STEWART.In May-. 1940, this airman was the air ?tmner in one of a flight of (hree aircraft which wereattacked by nine Messerschmitt. 109s near Zee- brugge. Although the pilot was taking vigorousavoiding action, A/C. Dillnntt used his gun with such skill that he shot down one Messerschmitt109 and possibly damaged two others. FREEMAN. LEAKING AIRCRAFTMAN KENNETH STIRLING.In Jlav. 1940, .this airman was the wireless orerafnr in one of a flight of three aircraft. Whenengaged in combat with eleven Messerschmitt 109s he immediately left his wireless set andmanned one of the side Lewis guns. A cannon shell struck the aircraft and L.A/C. Freemanwas wounded in the leg in two places. Despite this he carried on firing his gnn, and the accu-rate fire of the whole flight forced the enemy to withdraw. This airman has shown steadiness andcomplete disregard for danger. PHILLIPS. SERGEANT JAMES WILLIAM BRISTOL.This airman has accompanied his squadron on numerous offensive patrols over Northern France.One day in May. he took part in two engagements with enemy aircraft and shot down four Messer-srhmitt 109s. and possibly another. Sgt. Phillips has shown great courage in his attack on theenemy. In one combat alone he destroyed three enemy aircraft from close range without damageto his own aircraft. Since this engagement Sgt. Phillips has been reported missing. 555 Service Aviation PERRY. SERGEANT CHARLES DAVID.During a low-flying attack n,;aiiist the enemy. Sgt. Perry was seriously woun.l-.xi m the thighand stomach by two bullets. He showed great courage and stamina in piloting his aircraft tothe vicinity of his base and then, finding himself about to faint, he made a forced landing. Bt'TTERFlELD, SERGEANT SAMUEL LESLIE. This airman was on patrol in company with hissquadron when 50 or more enemy aircraft were sighted. During the engagement he shot downtwo Messerschmitt 109s in quick succession. He then successfully attacked a Junkers 88, whichJell into the sea. He was immediately attacked himself by a Messerschmitt 110, and his aircraftwas hit by a cannon shell, but by skilful manoeu- vring and accurate shooting he destroyed theenemy fighter. He was hit by three more cannon • shells which set his aircraft on fire, but he escapedby parachute and was picked up by a passing vessel. Casualties Air Ministry Casualty Communique. No. 34. THE Air Ministry regrets to announce the fol-lowing casualties oh various dates. The next- of-kin have been informed. The names of officersand airmen who lost their lives while flying in operations against the enemy appear under theheading " Killed in Action." The names of those who lost their lives in other forms of flying dutyor while carrying out non-flying duties appear under the heading " Killed on Active Service." KILLED IN ACTION.—Ayre, 90330, P O G. D ;Banks, 40979, P/O. N. L.; Butterworth, 77531, P/O. R. E. C.; Chapman, 580408, Sgt E. W. J ;Edwards, 550864, A/C.l C. A.; Edwards, 42937, P/O. W. G.; Evitt, 40216, F/O. H. G.; Graham,25066, Fit. Lt. R. H. N.; Hill, 41925, P/O. R. L • Jones, 534886, L.A/C. H. G.; Littlewood, 630251,A/C.l H. G.; Llewelyn, 26060 Sqn. Ldr .1. G.; Lydall, 39669, F/O. J. W.; McPhail, 581156, Sgt,I.; Mitchell, 41942, P/O. J. W.; Mongey, 581257, Sgt. T. J.; Paterson, 77683, P O J. C.; Peace,41731, P/O. P. McL.; Plumb 33547, P/O J A • Richards, 77340, P/O. W. P.; Tamblin, 515204,Cpl. R, A.; Thornton, 935525, A,C2 R. J.; Young, 41094. P/O. J. C. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING." NOW RE- PORTED " KILLED IN ACTION."—Bazalgette, 70790,P/O. F. S.; Blake, 39196, F/O. J. C. H.; Butter- worth. 40798, P/O. J. L. G.; Ellwood. 533022,L.A/C. J.; Hurst, 525267, Sgt. P. J.; Pear.w- 565936, Sgt. P. J.; Wood, 624992, A/C.2 R. A. WOUNDED OR INJURED IN ACTION.—Aldridge,41976, P/O. K. A.; Brown 42101 P O M K • Bryant, 25082, Fit. Lt. A.' D.; Carswell, 39780'F/O. M. K.; Cornforth, 624289. A/C.l J. W.; Crook, 902281. A/C.2 J. W.; Courtney, 70852P/O. R. N. H.; Dubois, 619082, L.A/C B F • Edghill, 520094, Sgt, D. F. K.; Hart, 42222. P'OK. G.; Holdsworlh, 70314, F/O. A. K. • Hughes' 41291, P/O. A.; Kitson. 41934, P/O T R •'Lewu, 6176C7, A/C.l H. G.; Logan, 563326, S»t A. G.; Lyne, 33431. P/O. M. D.; Midwinter,77536. P/O. J. V.; Mundell, 580797. Sgt G T : Nowell. 740099. Sgt. G. L.; Ridley. 565201, Sgt'M.; Robinson, 564979. Sgt, J.; Trafiord, 552655- A/C.l R. H.: White. 41228 P/O. R. E. B:Whelan, 40330, P/O. J. R. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING," NOW RE-PORTED " WOUNDED OR INJURED IN ACTION "— Patterson, 565191, Sgt. T. DIED or WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED INACTION.—Burton. 627969. A/C.2 J.; Carter 935185, L.A/C. A.; Grant-Crawford, 37501 Actin»Fit. Lt. I. D.; Hewitt, 547085. A/C.l E. S. MISSING. BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION —Bet-tany. 935893, L.A/C. F. L.; Bolton, 533775 L.A/C. J. A.; Church, 936538, L.A/C. A. F :Clifford, 33537, P/O. R. H.: Cunningham. 36212' P/O. V. A.; Deas. 33539. P/O. J. II.; Dorrien^Smith. 72501, P/O, L. B-.: Erskine. 581506 •L.A/C. R. D.; Gillies. 90900. F/O. J A • Halli-riay, 33424. P/O. C. I. D.; Howarth. 42129, P'O E. E.; Johnson, 617968, A/C.l J.; Learmond'33490. P/O. P. A. G.; McLoughlin. 551464,' L.A/C. T.; Rainier. 41869, P/O. P. II OS • Winlning, 39204, F/O. E. G. " • MISSING.—Alexander. 41977, P'O. E. H.; Ander-son, 40350. P/O. C. C. R.: Bailey, 740182 S°t A. C; Bailey, 42330. P/O. G M.: Baird. 39408'F/O. J. W.; Barker. 42043. P/O. D. C.: Bartlett' 786S9, P/O. A. V. N.; Bate, 564536, Sgt, H. A :Beard, C28185. A/C.2 A.: Biden 77778 P/6' C. W. V.: Bird. 33300. F/O. F. D.:' Booth '42099'P/O. A. F.; Borthwick. 563613, Sgt. D • Bovif 516716. Sgt. T.; Brinn. 563306. Sgt. C. J W :Brooks. 622115. A.'C.l .1. S.; Brooks, 742109 Sgt' L. J.; Brown, 566296, Sgt. R. E.; Burton, 78440P/O. R. W.; Bushell. 43059, P/O. J. M • Butler' 745989. Sgt, C. II.; Butler, 520538. Sgt R W :Cameron. 33458. P/O. J. S.; Chambers 90343' F/O. G. L.; Chambers, 40269. F/O. L. E; ChaUfield, 630838, A/C.2 K. C.; Clapham, 25077 F/O W. R.; Clark, 39968, F/O. R, B. G. E.; Clouston'40990. Acting Fit, Lt, F. N.; Coles 61833n' A/C.2 G. D.; Collins, 517528. Sgt. H. G.; Collins'41830. P/O. J. E. M.: Collins, 39064, F/o' J. N., R.N.Z.A.F.; Crook 532528. Cpl. W.; Cuth-bert. 90133. F/O. G. I.; Daisley, 741278 S»t . L. C. W.; Dawson, 90331. F/O. .!.'; Dillon, 41991P/O, A M.; Dixon. 90283, P/O. H. P.; Doidge, 39719. F/O. A. F.; Duggan. 631247 A >C 2 D-Elliott, 749407, Sgt. D. J.; Elson. 41272, P/O. A : Evans, 580951. Sgt. W. J. K.: Fidler, 34219, FitLt. G. M.; Finlayson. 719739. A C.2 J. A C • Fisher. 36152. P/O. R. R. P.; Fryer, 626227,A/C.2 A.; Geach, 33311, F/O. T J.; Gilbert 90327, F/O. J. C: Giles. 812052. L.A/C. F. n •Gillmore, 552644, A/C.l A. A.; Glencross. 26230 Sqn. Ldr. A. R.; Gower, 409O5, P/O. D. de C. C.;
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