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MAY 22ND, 1941. Jervice Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements W.A.A.F. Photographer A FEW women professional photographers arebeing accepted by the W.A.A.F. for servicewith Air Force photographic sections at R.A.F. Stations. Only women with real experience ingeneral processing (developing and printing), and familiar with the working of a standard camera•can be accepted. Sea^airmanship NO. 1 S.F.T.S. of the Royal Australian Air Forceat Point Cook, Port Phillip Bay, near Mel-bourne, bolds a sailing regatta on Wednesday of each week. Dinghies of the 12-foot plass are thestandard craft. Many of the men now at Point Cook will laterbe posted to seaplane or flying boat squadrons. A man who has learned to handle a racing 12-footer in a tideway and a fresh breeze feels at homo when his aircraft comes down on open water.Seamanship as well as airmanship is required in this branch of the Service. Dinghy racing is atonce a pleasant and a sound way of acquiring sea sense. New Air Crew Ranks SOME details are now available of the qualifica-tions and rates of pay for the new air crew promotions.Air crews to be promoted under the new scheme will be required to have served on air crew dutyin the next lower rank for at least six months. The basic rates of pay are 15s. a day for FlightSergeants (15s. 6d. after four years), and 16s. 6d. a day for Warrant Officers. Higher ranks are alsoto be open to the signals and gunnery members of air crews. These are wireless operator (airgunner), radio operator (air) and air gunners. To all three categories the rank of Flight Sergeant will now be open. Pay rates for wireless operator (air gunner) and radio operator (air)in their new rank of Flight Sergeant will be 9s. a day; for air gunner the pay is 8s. a day. Awards fPHE KING has been graciously pleased to ap-•*• prove the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the executionof air operations:— BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. Act. Sqn. Ldr. M. H. BROWN, D.F.C., No. 1Squadron.—This officer has commanded the Squad- ron with outstanding success. He has destroyeda further two enemy aircraft, bringing his total , victories to at least 18. His splendid leadershipand dauntless spirit have been largely instrumental • in maintaining a high standard of efficiencythroughout the squadron. Aitf. Sqn. Ldr. L. V. E. ATKINSON, D.F.C., No.|U-";iuadron.—In April, 1941, this officer led a -JrmdUoti in an attack on a large and stronglyftcorted enemy convoy. Despite intense antiair- "cut fire from the escorting vessels, San. Ldr.Atkinson delivered his attack on the largest mer- chant vessel, scoring two direct hits on the stern?f the ship. The formation, which had followed jn to attack, completed a decisive action in whichthree or four ships were set on fire and left in l sinking condition. Sqn. Ldr. Atkinson displayedgreat courage and tactical ability throughout the entire operation. He has completed numerousOt>jra'.i?na' missions and has displayed iu'dership and efficiency of the highest order. DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.(ike number after each name indicates the. squad ">n Kith ichich the officer teas serving at the time»the award.) "ing Commander Edward James LAINE.-NO. 216V- ¥,V Law««ice Ellsworth ELLIS.—No. 228. *CJ. Fit. Lt. Harry Charles Shaw PAGE— NO. 154.A«. Fit. Lt. H. Melvin YOUNG. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 102. r tying Officer Allan Douglas FRAMPTON.—No. 102.•LWng Officer Michael Douglas Sutcliffe HOOD.- *lying Officer Donald Urquhart LowsoN.-^No. 102flying Officer V. Crompton WOODWARD.—NO. 33. ram Officer Peter Bois, R.A.F.V.R., No. 115.r'O. Joseph Neville FORREST. R.A.F.V.R., No. 10. JVC). Vivian Glynn GRYLLS, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 50.f'O. HecUey George HAZELDEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 44 » Officer Derek Lahee SKINNER.—No. 44.i> M' Er'ward THWAITBS, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 50- «AB TO THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. r hSt- C. F. RAWNSLEY, D.F.M. Auxiliary Air f£rCei N°- 6P4 Squadron.—This airman has ennwnaed to display the greatest ability *nd erfi nency a« a wireless operator. He has assisted Ins ROYAL RECOGNITION. Nobody appreciates the magnificent work of our nightlfighters better than the King who is here seen chatting to one of his pilots just before the latter took off to attack the night-raiders. pilot in the destruction of at least seven enemyaircraft. He has been a splendid inspiration to his fellow-operators. DISTINGUISHED FLYTNC MEDAI,.Flight Sergeant Harry LITTLEWOOD.—No. 228. Sergeant A. ltedvers ATKINS, R.A.F.V.K., No. 44.Sergeant Francis Alan BAKTON.—No. 78. Sergeant Graham Royston BRIGGS.—No. 58Sergeant Charles Jasper BROOMHEAD— NO. 228. Sergeant Arthur COWIE.—No 10.Sgt. (now P/O.) Hedley James Allen DYER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 148.Sergeant Alexander Robertson EPCAR.—No. 78. Sergeant Allan Wheatley GKEEN.—No. 50.Sgt. Peter Owen JONES. R.A.F.V.R., No. 44. Sgt. P. Douglas John MOREN, E.A.F.V.R., No. 69.Sgt. Dennis John PAUL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 37. Sergeant John ROOTES.—No. 149.Sergeant Christopher STANLEY.—No. 44. Sgt. Dudley Arthur Ronald TALLIS.—No. 102.Sergeant Ronald WALKER.—No. 78. Sgt. (now P/O.) Michael Max WISEMAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 148. Sgt. E. A. It. LEAVERS. NO. 21 Squadron; Sgt.I. OVEBHEU, No. 21 Squadron.—In April, 1941. Sgt Leavers and Sgt. Overheu were (he pilot andobserver respectively in an aircraft which par- ticipated in an attack on a large enemy envoy.In the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, Sgt. Leavers displayed great determination and tactical ability,which enabled Sgt. Overheu to score two direct hits on a large ship. Ju March, 1941, these air-men successfully attacked an enemy destroyer which wa6 escorting a convoy of some 13 ships.Pressing home his attack from an extremely low level, Sgt. Leavers machine gunned the deck,while Sgt. Overheu scored two direct hits on the destroyer, with his bombs. These airmen havecompleted many operaticnal missions and both have displayed outstanding team work, togetherwith great courage and determination. Iraq Award THE KING has been pleased to grant untoSquadroT Leader William Stanley Reed,R A.F., His Majesty's Royal licence and authority to wear the Insignia of the Fourth Class (MilitaryDivision) of the Order of Al Rafidain, which Decoration has been conferred upon him by HisMajesty the King of Iraq, in recognition of valu- able services rendered by him in the capacity ofTechnical Inspector, Iraqi Air Force. Roll of Honour THE Air Ministry regrets to announce (he fol-lowing casualties on various dates. The next-of-kin have been informed: — KILLED IN ACTION (WHILE FLYING IN OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY).-Amley, F/O.F R.; Anderson, P/O. I. F.; Baciman. Sgt. B. F.- Bateman, Sgt. J. W. II.; Blake, Sgt. O. H.Brown P/O P. C.; Butterworth, Sgt. F. H. Cnrrcron. Set- J. G. Cattley, F/-0 A. P.: ClustersP/O P • Coehrane, P/O. E. W.; Cowan, Sft. A J " Crooks, Sgt. J.; Cunningham, Sgt. W, J.:Edmond F/O NT D.; Elliott, Sgt. V. O.; Fabian, Sgt. E. A. J.: Foster, Ldg. A/C. A. J. E.; Grif.(in, Sgt. J.; Holborrow, Sgt. R. J.; Holman, F/O. F. 8.; Kennett, P/O. P.; Kilbuern, Sftt. I' ;Kirby. Sgt. Jl.; Lamb, P/O. O. K.- Lang, F/O, II. I.; Montague, P/O. J. I..; Morris, Sgt. L. O.;Neill, Sgt. F. G.; O'Connell, Sgt. J. D.; O'Neill, Sgt. J. B. T,; Owen, Sgt. E. R.; Prycr. Hist.R. J.; Reade, P/O. R. C. E.; Boss P/() A. R.; Smith, A/F/Lt. J. I).; Truman, SKI. I, It.; Tyler,Sirt. W. A.: Wainhouse, Sgt. J.; Walker, 'Sgt, II H.: Webster, Sgt. H. G.; Whalley, 8gt.F. K. B.; Woods. F/Lt. W. J., D.F.C. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, BE-LIEVED KILLED IN ACTION, NOW PRE- SUMED KILLED IN ACTION.—Godrich. F/O.A. S. B.; Hartley. Sgt. T. W.; Jobson, But. J.; Lucas. Ldg A/C. C. F.; MacFarlanc, P/O. R. A.;Salisbury. Sgt. R. E.; Sly, Sgt. O. K.; Stevens, Sgt. R. E.; Vinyard, Sgt. F. F.; Weaver.A.'F/Lt. P. S.; Wilkie, P/O. J. L.; William-, F/Sgt. E. E. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. NOWPRESUMED KILLED IN ACTION.-Aidridgc. Sgt. R. E.; Arthur, P/O. C. J.; Alherton. P/O.T.; Austen, Sgt. D. W.; Batho. Sift. lt. F.; Bayliss. P/O G. L.: Beaumont, Sgt. B. W.; Bennett. A/C.1st Cl. L. C; Beresfnrd, F/Lt. H. R. A.: Blazier. Sgt. J. K.; Booth. S«t. S. K.; Bowen. F/O, C E.:Bowles, Sgt. C.; Brash, SRI. G. B.; Cameron. P/O. E. C. J.: Carson. P/O. I. T. H.; Cater, Sgt. L.;Cazelet, F/O. A. B. T.; Charnock, SKt. L.; Cheen- man, Sgt. A. J.: Chetter. Sgt. A. E.; Chomtey,P/O. J. A. G.; Clarke. SRI. C. O.: Clarke, Sgt,. G. S.; Cleaver. P/O I. a.; Coats. Sq/Ldr.J. J. E.; Conaehcr, Set. M. B ; Cooke, Sgt,. O W.; Cooke. Sgt. L. C.; Cniillrin. Si.1. G II.; Coombes,A/F/O. W F E.: Cwl.-v. K_i. 'v. C: Crane. K. W.; Croft, Sgt. .1. M.; ( n.s-land, Sgt. A. A. E.;Cummins, Sgt. G. M. Dally, P/O. P S.; Davis. P/O. D II • Day, But.C. J.; Dickson, Sgt. G. M.: Dijrh\ Worslrv. Sgt M. P.? Dison. Mir,A 'C. II. P.: IVmglas, SRI A :Doulton. F/O. M. D.; Elilriilcr. I'/O I'.' E.; Espley, F/O. W C.; Eyles. Sgt. 1>. It.; Feather,Sgt, .1. I,.; Forbes. P/O. II. IS.; Fnrd, P O E • Frame. Ldg. A/C. 1). .T.; Green. P,<) A W V •Green, Set. R.; Hall. 8:1. ,1. I!.; Halhini. S^i. W. T.; Halls. Ssst. R. Hargroavi-i,, I'/O F. N.;Harvey, But. C. J.: Hodson, Sgt. I). II. R.; Hood, Sq./Ldr. H. R L; Hooker. Sgt I).; Hughe*.F/Lt. I). P.; Irving, F/Lt. 1\T. M ; J-Ff. A/F/Lt. I! V.. D.F.C,; Jennings, Sirt. If J • JohnsonS?t. T. K.; Johnson, Bet. W. A.; .Ion,-. Sfit. J.: Jones. S<!t. W. H.: Kfttlewell l.ii-. AC. G. H.:Lackenby,. Sit. A.; Lpfevrn, S?t. P. 'I'.; Lillic, Cpl. W. n.. OF.M.: Lindsay, Sgl J F, McNav, Sgt A.: ManwariiiK, A'F'f G. A P •Marshall, Set. C. F ; Mcailowcreft. S'/l K II.; Medway, Rgt. W. T.; Milligar,. Hi-i P.: Mw,r-<,8gt. L. E.; Morrison, SKt. A. F.: Mnrrinsy, S^l. D P.; Newtnn-Clare. P/O, J. K.; Oliver. Set..T.' M.: Ovei'i. Sgt E. W : Palmer. Sft. E. B.: Palmer. A/F/Lt. E. ,L; Pamzcr. P/O. R. T.;Patc^'tt Ss(. A. TI.: Pea'-^l;. S"t. W. A.: Plant. Rtrt. W. S : Powell R?t W I..: Radford. Set. V.:Tfnnrlall, Sgt, .T 1),; Rrn P O. J.: R.in(rwnn,I, R»t F A • Kme. P'O S. ': • ""'ind. Sst. .T. H.:Roj'lanTC. P/O P. W ;' ITnff<-II fTn7.pJ7, F/8irf. " .T.. rcp-.M.; HfoU. H^t. E.: Slmrr). RE(. T». t?.:Shaw, Sfit. .II. A.; RbrMrMt, S?l. E. D.; PTiyTtnn.
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