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SEPTEMBER T8TH, 1941. FLIGHT Je,ervice Aviation Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Ait Ministry, September 9th, 1941.THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognitionof gallantry displayed in Eying operations against the enemy : — BAR TO THS DISTINGUISHED FLVINO CROSS Wing Cdr. John Woodburn GILLAN, D.F.C.,A.F.C. (missing).—This officer has led the wing on nineteen occasions since July, 1941. and his fineleadership and cool courage have been an inspira- tion to his fellow pilots throughout all operations.On three recent escort missions Wing Cdr. Gillan has displayed especial skill and determination. Hehas destroyed one and damaged another enemy aircraft.Act. Wing Cdr. Douglas Robert Stewart BADEH, D.S.O., D.FiC— This tearless pilot has recentlyadded a further four enemy aircraft to his previous successes; in addition he has probably destroyedanother four and damaged five hostile aircraft. By his fine leadership and high courage Wing Cdr.Bader has inspired the wing on every occasion. Act. Sqn. Ldr. Peter William Olber MOULDD.F.C., No. 185 Squadron.—This officer has led the squadron on 62 daylight sorties since May,1941; in addition, he has carried out 7 night sorties. Under his leadership the unit has destroyedeight, probably destroyed fourteen and damaged seven hostile aircraft; Sqn. Ldr. Mould hasdestroyed one and damaged two. By his magnifi- cent example and courage, Sqn. Ldr. Mould hascontributed largely to the high standard of operational efficiency and morale of the squadron. ILLUSTRIOUS COMMAND. Lord Louis Mountbatten, the King's cousin, is takingover command of the aircraft carrier Illustrious which was recently overhauled in an American shipyard. In this picture the new commander is inspecting his crew Act. Fit. Lt. Brendan FlNUCANE, D.F.O., No 452(R.A.A.F.) Squadron.—This officer has led his flight with great dash, determination and couragein the face of the enemy. Since July, 1941, be has destroyed three enemy aircraft and assisted inthe destruction of a further two. Fit. Lt. Finucane has been largely responsible for the fine fightingspirit of the unit. • F/'). Adrian WARUITRTON, D.F.C., No. 69Squadron.—This officer is a most determined and skilful pilot and has carried out 125 operationalmissions. F/O. Warburton has never failed to complete the missions he has undertaken and, inthe actions fought, he has destroyed at least three hostile aircraft in combat and another three onthe ground. DISTINGUISHED FILING CKOSS Act. Fit. Lt. William Pelham HOPKIN, No. 602Squadron—Fit. Lt. Hopkin has constantly been in action since July, 1940, and has at all timesshown great kewuness and determination to engage the enemy. During recent operations, he hasproved a capable flight leader and has destroyed at least five enemy aircraft. Act Fit. Lt. En.' RICHARDSON, NO. 258Squadron —This officer has been engaged in opera- tions against the enemy for over a year and hasdestroyed two and damaged two hostile aircraft. He participated in evacuation patrols in Francein June, 1940, and. later on, fought in the battle of Britain. Since February, 1941, Fit. Lt. Richard-son has taken part in eleven bomber escorts and four Channel sweeps. He has displayed devolioato duty and has set an excellent example through- out.F/O. Roger Rennels DREW, NO. 69 Squadron.— In July, 1941, this officer carried out an attackon the aerodrome at Zuara. Aircraft on the ground were machine gunned, one being destroyed andothers damaged. F/O. Drew has also been re- sponsible for the destruction of three Italianflying boats He has completed 120 operational flights, including a number of reconnaissances, and,throughout he has displayed skill and enthusiasm. P/O. Jack BUCKLEY, R.A.F V.R., No. 105Squadron.—In August, 1941, this officer attacked a 9,000-ton merchant ship off Lampedusa. De-stroyers, torpedo boats and a large number ot lighters were removing a cargo of motor "transportat the time, but P/O. Buckley attacked through a curtain of fire and, although wounded duringthe run-in, scored hits setting the ship on fire. BAD-WEATHER BEAUFORTS. TheBeaufort crews of Coastal Command have earned a name for successfuloperations against enemy shipping in all weathers and a flight is here seenreturning after one more offensive excursion
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