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1942
1942 - 0535.PDF
MARCH 5TH, 1942 1 V v FlICH At a Stirling dispersal point before the take-off. Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Promotions FROM the London Gazette, Feb. 17, 1942 : — Air Comdre. A. DUBSTON, A.F.C., to be Act. Air Vice-Marshal. Feb. 10th, 1942. Air Comdre. W. H: L. SAUNDERS, C.B.E., M.C., D.F.C., M.M., to be Act. Air Vice-Marshal. Feb. 17th, 1942. Although primarily trained as a fighter pilot, his reconnaissance work has been particularly meritorious, and he has spared no effort to make himself thoroughly proficient in his duties. P/O. Maslen has obtained much valuable information concerning enemy dispositions. P/O. H. E. MAUDSLAY, R.A.F.V.E., No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron.—P/O. Maudslay on one occa- Awards T HE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition (J gallantry displayed in flying operations against ute enemy : — i DISTINGUISHED FLYING CBOSS. •PL-Fit, Lt. C. E. MARTIN, R.A.A.F., No. 57 qPJadron.—On July 24, 1941, this officer was the Captain of an -aircraft which participated in a (Uylight attack on the Gneisenatt at Brest. Fit. Lt. Martin kgpt in 'tight formation and, with his leader, presented such a, determined front that the numerous enemy fighters did not dare to attack. One night'last autumn, whilst flying to Berlin QB failed to receive a general recall signal and went on to his target. He penetrated into the <*ntre of the city and bombed his target. On hi3 return to this country he made a successful landing ui thick fog. This officer has carried out 30 bombing raids (on « he has acted as captain of aircraft), including Macks on important enemy industrial centres and <k«kyard installations. He is a particularly reso •Me and fearless pflot who always presses home Ms attacks with the utmost determination, what ever the opposition or conditions of weather. He °?s trained his crew to a high standard of effi ciency. F/O. R. MCFABLANE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Squad-• "•77When returning from a mine-laying sortie J7e ^s'° area' P/O. McFarlane bombed a |m!j? 5hip and set it on fire; then he returned Myriprayed the deck with machine gun fire. »» courage and df termination have had a marked mnuence on his comrades. mPi°. A- v- MASLEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 451 "J;AA.P.) Squadron.—This officer first served wita a fighter squadron in England Later be J" attached to No. 451 Squadron and, since lnpWr carried out many operational sorties, grading tactical reconnaissances. Despite in- JJ*5? anti-aircraft fire. P/O. Masien has always •"u«n complete disregard for his own safety. Air Marshal A. T. Harris, C.R A.F.C., recently appointed^C. Bomber Command sion attacked shipping off the Friesians when the cloud base was only 800 feet, and continued his task when the cloud was down to 300 feet. He has shown an outstanding example of keenness and determination, and has been exceptionally per sistent in locating and bombing his target. His efficiency as a pilot and the interest and energy he has displayed in operational efforts deserve the highest praise. P/O. G. C. C. PALLISEB, R.A.F.V.R., No. 249 Squadron.—This officer has served in England, where he destroyed at least three enemy aircraft, and in the Middle East where he has carried out many missions including sweeps, long range patrols and escorts to bomber aircraft, both by day and at night, during which he has assisted in the destruction of two enemy aircraft. P/O. Palliser has at all times shown skill and determination. P/O. D. R. TAYLOR, R.A.F.V.R.; No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron.—P/O. Taylor's high standard of navigation, often in extremely adverse weather, has been largely responsible for the success of so many of his sorties. He i3 a keen and efficient officer, whose exceptional coolness over the target has set a good example to his.crew and to the squadron as a whole. He has participated in nine raids on Cologne. Act. Fit. Lt. D. W. OHISHOLM, R.A.F.V.R., No. 106 Squadron.—This officer has performed consis tently good work both in the air and on the ground. He has taken part in a number of sorties over enemy territory, including a daylight raid over occupied France. His work as a squadron gunnery leader has been outstanding, and has had a beneficial effect on the air gunners in his charge. Act. Fit. Lt. J. W. GEE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 69 Squadron.—This officer has carried out many sorties, including attjfrks on Cologne, Dusseldorf, Brest. Berlin and niJherou&rfitigr important enemy targets. He hasai^lt' times ulsp*<(yed the utmost deternunation^Jgfardless of enemy\opposilion or adverse-w|»*TTeyeircumstances. His excellent quali ties-bevTi as jrcaptain and leader, hive set a fine esMflple. HAYWARD, R officer is a p: has perfor: |gh degree of Mit his first si^ he has F.V.R., No. t ol excep- his opera- ciency. Fit. flights in the completed •aft. successfully eavily defended waters.
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