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NOVEMBKR 14, 194O 419 SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Empire-trained Pilots A MESSAGE from Rhodesia, states that pilots,who are believed to be the first entirely trained 'Under the Empire Scheme, have passed outas fully qualified from the Cranborne Training School near Salisbury. At the passing-out parade they were addressed byLt.-Col. Lucas Guest, the Air Minister. R.A.F. Pensions AN Order has been signed by the King regu-lating the retired pay, pensions and allow- ances payable to members of the Royal Air Forceand all its auxiliary and nursing services. Officers' disablement allowance ranges from £70to £350 per annum for an Air Vice-Marshal down to £35 to £175 for a Pilot Officer. The pensionswill range between these figures, according to the degree of disability.The weekly rates for non-commissioned officers and men vary from 46s. 8d.-9s. 4d. for warrantofficers to 43s. 2d.-6s. 2d. for aircraftmen. The rate of allowances for dependents of all ranks is alsoget out. The disablement rates for women in the nursing and auxiliary, services of the R.A.F. areincluded in the schedule in addition to a list of ./ sums payable for specified minor injuries. Awards DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. SQN. LDB. P. J. SANDERS—No. 92 SQN.—Sqn.Ldr, Sanders has commanded his squadron since May, 1940, and his continuous leadership, skilland determination have been responsible for the high standard and morale of the squadron. Onone occasion when leading his squadron on an offensive patrol he displayed great skill andleadership and was personally responsible for the destruction of two and probably three hostile air-craft. He has in all destroyed at least six enemy aircraft. F/O. W. M. SIZER—No. 213 SQN.—During aperiod of five'days in France this officer destroyed one enemy aircraft and shared in the destructionof four others. Since the return of the squadron to this country F/O. Sizer has taken part in alarge number of patrols and has personally de- stroyed at least a further six enemy aircraft. Dur-ing one patrol he was attacked and shot down by- five Messerschmitts. Landing two miles outsideLa Panne, he swam across a canal and was taken to a casualty station suffering from facial wounds,and thence to England. After only t>vo days' sick leave he again participated in patrols with hissquadron. P/O. J. B. LATTA—No. 242 SQN.—P/O. Lattahas destroyed eight enemy aircraft in operations over France and this country. On one occasionhis squadron attacked a number of Messerschmitt 109s. This officer destroyed one and, although hisown aircraft had been hit in the wings, and tail by cannon shells, attacked and destroyed a secondenemy aircraft. He has displayed the utmost cool- ness in the midst of fierce combat. BAB TO THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. SGT. R. S. AYTON, D.F.M.—NO. 44 SQN. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. SGT. W. R. J. HALL—NO. 44 SQN.—One night inOctober, 1940, Sgt. Ayton was pilot and Sgt. Hall the navigator and bomb aimer of an aircraft de-tailed to bomb an important military objective in the centre of the defences of Berlin. On arrivalover the target area reconnaissance runs were made until the target was definitely identified in themoonlight. Sgt. Ayton then dived, through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, to a height of only2.000 feet. In spite of the great speed attained in the dive, the skilful bomb-aiming of Sgt. Hallenabled direct hits to be obtained on the target where fires were seen to break out. The courageand determination of .Sgt. Ayton in pressing home his attacks under all conditions, and the skill andcourage of Sgt. Hall, have been an inspiration to the other members of the squadron. A.A.S.F. Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards: — DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.Sqn. Ldr. A. F. Anderson. No. 613 San.: Sqn. Ldr. H. G. Lee. A.F.C.; Sqn. Ldr. D.Walker, No. 613 Sqn.; F/O. J. R. Havers, No. R.A.F.'s FIRST TRICYCLE : Douglas D.B.7 Boston bombers originally orderedfor the French Air Force are now coming into service with the R A.F. The engines are P & W Twin Wasps with a take-off power of 1,050 h.p. 103 Sqn.; F/O. D. S. G. Honor, No. 88 Sqn.:F/O. R. F. Martin, No. 73 San.; F/O. C. D. Palmer, No. 1 Sqn.; -F/O. H. G. Paul, No. 73Sqn.; F/O. P. H. M. Richey, No. 1 Sqn.; F/O. N. C. S. Riddell, No. 88 Sqn.; F/O. W. H.Stratton, No 1 Sqn.; P/O. A. L. Edy. No. 613 Sqn. DISTINGUISHED FLUNG MEDAL. Sgt. S. E. Andrews. No. 150 Sqn.; Sgt. L. V.Davies. No. 68 Sqn.; Sgt. N. J. Ingram, No. 150 Sqn,; Sgt. E. D. Martin, No. 150 Sqn.; Sgt. D.Norringtou, No. 103 Sqn.; Set. W. H. Sturdy. No. 88 Sqn.; Sgt. J. E. Summers, No. 103 San.;Sgt. L. F. Waern, No. 103 Sqn.; L.A/C, C. Cooper, No i50 Sqn.; L.A/C. H. R. Figg, No.150 Sqn.; L.A/C. G. F. Lewis. No. 103 Sqn. These awards are given, in the main, for gal-lantry and devotion to duty by officers and N.C.O.s attached to the A.A.S.F. before the evacuation ofFrance and Flanders. One of the squadron leaders in the list wasengaged in the bombing of batteries in the vicinity of Calais and in the dropping of munitions andwater to the garrison holding the Citadel there. Another officer similarly decorated was engaged inthe same work. He led a formation of aircraft on a dive-bombing raid on a heavy battery positionnear Calais, and later by a skilful low approach at dawn he succeeded in dropping supplies to thebeleaguered garrison exactly over the exceedingly small target without any loss to his formation.Again the same day he performed a similar feat, this in spite of the fact that neither he nor anyof the crews in his formation had any previous experience .in fljing against the enemy. The N.C.O.s rendered fine service as membersof air crews, chiefly as wireless operators/air gun- ners. Of one it is stated : " nis devotion to dutyin directing his pilot against strong opposition has been responsible for the safe return of his air-craft." The citation in another case reads; "This airgunner has twice been a member of a crew forced to land by enemy action, and has on both occasionsbeen full of eiithusipsm to continue his tasks after returning to his unit." Units named are those to which the officers andN.C.O.s were attached when the decorations were earned. D. NeiH, 976437, Sgt. L. P. Neville, 901776; P/O.H W Reillcy, 43043; Fit. Lt. F. C. Scott. 34055; Sgt. E. E. Shepperd, 566529; F/O. P. C B StJohn, 40320; Sgt. A. F. Thomas, 521431; i?/O W. S. Williams, 42173; Sgt. D. It. Wright, 741930. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 'MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION," NOW PRESUMED " KILLEDIN ACTION."-A./C.2 H. G. Ablett, 626935; P/O F. E. Barber, 36223; P/O. J. P. Chester-Master76006; Sgt. W. L MacDonald, 580877 • A /C 2 p/o°#eei- 8iS°w:*/° n "• w*««aw; 40157! P/O. E. A. Wickenkamp, 41088. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " .MISSING." NOW PRE- SUMED "KILLED IN ACTION."-A/C.1 J. Booth,630373; C|n R S. Bryson. 524310; L.A/C L Close, 548536 Sgt. N. C. Cotterell, 580948;L.A/C. E. A. S. H?ynes. 610705; L.A/C. J B Roberts, 541973; Act. Fit T.t. K. R. Rogers, 39473,:P/O. J. G. C. Salmond, 33476; Sgt. B D SheD- person. 561926; F/O. A. F. Sm.tB 39346; CplH Todd. 539637; Sgt. W. G. F. Whiting, 531252; ^l ?W"kU1SOn 546H3 ^ EPREVIOUSLY REPORTED "MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION," NOW REPORTED " KILLEDIN ACTION."—F/O. D. N. Grice. 70266. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED " MISSING." NOW RE- PORTED " KILLEP IN ACTION."-P/O. 8 R Bevan-John, 81933; Act. Fit. Lt. K. McL ' Gillies 37799; P/O. W D Hermon. 42708; Sgt'. S. Mac'quire, 747938; S Rt. A 11. Payne, 366401; Sgt.W. G. Silver. S63391 : Sgt D. Sinclair 744969- Sgt. J. C. Williams, 642147. ' HMDJl WOUNDED OR INJURED IN ACTION —Sgt F HBevan, 740720; P'O E. Bingham '77926- San' Ixlr. II. P. Bro.id, 26174; Sgt. M. Connell 629726"Sgt. R, W. Coutts, 746943: P/O. R. F T Doc' Roll of Honour AIR MINISTRY CASUALTY COMMUNIQUE NO. 51.THE Air Ministry regrets to announce the follow- ing casualties on various dates. The next ofkin have been informed KILLED IN ACTION (WHILE FLYING IN OPERA- TIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY).—Sgt. I* F. P.Adlam 745662; Sgt. L. C. Allton. 745436; P/O. R Atkinson, 79530; .Sqn. Ldr. G. R. H. Black,37373; P/O. E. H. Brown, 41550: Sgt. N. Brumby, 74222b: Sgt. M C. Caryll-Tilkin. 902238; Sgt,.J. J. Caswell, 581374; P/O. W. H. Clemerson, 81027; P/O. K. Cooney, 81678: Sgt. E. Davics,553877: P/O. R. J. Davies. 42593: Sgt. H. Day, 742008- P/O R. B. Dewey. 42815; P/O. R. .7.Dickinson. 79372; F/O. J. F. Drummond. D.F.C.. 40810; Sgt V. C. Durrant, 564327; Sgt. R. M. C.Edwards, 746959; Sgt. S. A. Fennemore, 745110; P/O. E. C. Gardner, 72558; P/O. P. S. Gunning,43474; Sgt. A. A. Heaneay. 756717; Sfit. W. H. Hewitt. 622581; Sgt. B. rV Henry. 551737; P/O.N. B Heywood, 41923; Sgt. P. R. C. Mclntosh. 745004- Sgt. J. P. Morrison 754728; P/O. T. R.Murfitt 42759; Sgt. A. B. Navler, 553802; Sgt. Lee. 43162: F/O. P. W. I.efcvre, 40719- P/()'.1. S.. Morton, 90727; P/O. L. C. Mur< h 41946- Sgt. D. H. Nichols, 754158: F/O. W. B' Parker'36259; P,O P D Pool. 83281: P/T) ,1. Redman' 41952; P/O J K. Ross 79163; Act. Fit. Lt.1. M. Strickland. D.F.C.. 39581: Sgt. P. Thorpe. 754556; Sgt. A. S. Wilson. 624190. DIED OF WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED INACTION.—Sgt. <;. A. If. Ayling, 561455; Sgt U. Flanagan, 532927; Sgt. E. T. G. Frith. 742091. "MISSING," BELIEVED "KILLED IN ACTION"—P/O. G. P. iV. Avstin, 77130; P/O. J. E. Bartlett, 78994, Sqn. Ldr. .1. O. Hinks. 36014;A/C.2 A. Jackson, 1050666; Sgt, E Nield 968346; Sgt. A. E. Skidmore. 742236: Set O KSly. 759093; Sgt. R. E. Stevens. 742992; Sgt. F. F. Vinyard. 748039: Fit Sgt. E. E. Williams,562960. MISSING.—A/C.l R. F. Abrams. 6218E0; P/O.J. G. I. Acheson. 74322; A/C.l E. T. Arnott, 532387: A/C.l P. O. Bvekington. 901322; Sgt.R. G. Bennett. 969978: A/f.2 .1. It. Best. 749226; Sgt. J. H. Brown, 74296] ; Sgt. A. W. Campbell,545658; Sgt. P. T. Catto, 758161; A/C.l R. Clearv. 631845; P.-O G. A Cockayne, 41779;Sgt. 'F. Corbett, 618707: Act. Fit.' Lt. F.. L. Cnllimore, 39860: P/O. R. O. Ciithbert. 41260;Sgt. K. McN. Davidson, 966854; P/O. J. L. De Keyser, 79166: L.A/C. A. J. Donaghy, 544946;Sgt. E. Duffield 546967; Sgt. L. A. Dyke. 754831; Sgt. .1. T. Farlowe. 755909; Sgt. .1. A. Ferguson,645352: Sgt. T. A. Ferris. 566370; Sgt. K C
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