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jftav 2ND, 1942 FLIGHT SERVICE AVIATION but he has also acted as navigator. F/O. Walker lias participated in attacks on a variety of targets, including Hamburg, Bremen, Cologne and Frank furt. He has invariably pressed home his attacks at a low altitude. This officer has, on many occasions, made a number of runs over heavily defended targets to ensure positive identification. In December, 1941, F/O. Walker carried out a successful daylight attack near Wilhelmshaven, damaging a railway station, a factory and destroying a section of railway track. His en thusiasm for operational flying combined with great devotion to duty have set an inspiring example. . F/O. S. le V. WOOD. R.A.F.V.R., No. 49 Sqn.—-This officer has participated in numerous sorties in which a wide variety of targets have been attacked, including Bremen. Kiel. Cologne, Frankfurt and Brest. On some of these missions. F/O. Wood acted as navigator and on others as captain. Throughout, his work has been characterised by skill, courage and deter mination. He has frequently spent long periods iu heavily defended areas in order to ensure posi tive identification "of his objectives. He has always displayed great devotion to duty. Act. F/O. II. T. LEGGE, E.C.A.F., No. 12 Sqn. —This officer has been employed as navigator on numerous difficult and long-range sorties over heavily defended targets. Throughout, his skill and persistence have been of a high order. On one occasion he navigated his aircraft, which had one engifte functioning, from Nurnberg to country through extremely hazardous weather fconditic>ns "and in the lace of almost continuous ^jf-'V opposition. His exceptional ability was mainly responsible for the safe return of the air craft. 'It is believed that this singie-engined emergency flight of a Wellington aircraft is the longest on record. F/O. Lcgge s a most deter mined and skilful air observer. Act. F/O. D. S. S. WILKEESON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn.—As a pilot and captain of aircraft, this officer has shown outstanding ability and keen ness and he has succeeded in reaching and bomb ing his objectives with unfailing regularity and success. F/O. Wilkerson has attacked a wide range of enemy targets, including Berlin, Nurem-burg, Kiel and Essen, besides other industrial centres and dockyard towns. He took part in two daylight raids on the enemy warships at Brest. and in spite of fierce opposition carried out his attacks with the utmost skill and determination. F/O. Wilkerson has proved himself to be a courageous captain. P/O. P. F. ALLEN, R.A.F.V.R:, NC. 101 Sqn.-This officer has proved- himself to be a most capable and determined captain of aircraft. His numerous night sorties' include attacks on Berlin. Hanover and Turin, while his daylight bombing ol ships, at low level, proved very successful. P/O. C. A. BARNES, R.A.F.V R., No. 12 Sqn.-This officer has carried out sorties over heavily defended targets, including Berlin, Stettin, Wil-helmshaven, Hamburg and Cherbourg. His attacks have been carried through with skill and determination and on numerous occasions he has remained in heavy defence concentrations while making several runs over the target. He is a fine operational pilot and captain of aircraft. P/O. R. G. DALE. R.C.A.F., No. 150 Sqn.—This officer joined the squadron as a sergeant, and has since participated in sorties over Germany and occupied countries. His ability as a navigator aitstanding, and. combined with his great ftxination to achieve success, he has inspired J utmost confidence in his crew. On many occasions he has navigated his aircraft in ex tremely adverse weather, and his co-operation and coolness have been largely responsible for the safe return of the aircraft. P/O. Dale has displayed high ccurage and devotion to duty P/O. I. M. DAVIES, No. 82 Sqn.—This officer has participated in many operational sorties by day as wireless operator-air gunner. A high propor tion of these flights have been low level attacks oa shipping oh" the coast' of Norway and in the Mediterranean. On one occasion he resisted five Messerschmitt 110s for 15 to 20 minutes, shooting one down in flames. On another occasion he drove off two Messerschmitt 109s after a 23-minutes engagement. Throughout P/O. Davies has shown the greatest keenness to engage the enemy. By his courage and unfailing enthusiasm he has set an excellent example. P/O. C. J. FOOKS, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 101 Sqn.— This officer has participated in numerous sorties, including attacks on Berlin. - Stettin, Rotterdam. Brest and important industrial targets in Ger many. On two occasions his aircraft has been attacked by night fighters, one of which was shot down by his rear gunner after the aircraft had sustained damage. During an attack against Wilhelmshaven, the port engine of P/O. Fooks's aircraft developed trouble, the oil 'pressure b^ing zero and engine revolutions not registering. Nevertheless, he l|ly and skilfully flew back to tnis country, and pugh the defective engine stopped completely |ig the landing run, he made a perfect land ing. Throughout this officer has shown excel lent leadership and skill and he has won the entire confidence of his crew. P/O. A. C. GEARY, R.A.F.V.R., No 211 Sqn. (Deceased.) Awarded with effect from Man-h 21st. 1941.—This officer has completed many sorties, of which 38 were carried out within 42 days. He has acted as rear gunner in his commanding officer's aircraft for six months, and his keen observation and clear reports on the manoeuvres of enemy aircraft have undoubtedly helped to save our own aircraft on many occasions. He has assisted in beating off enemy fighters on 16 occa sions. His courage and devo tion to duty have been ex emplary. P/O. R. L. G. HOSEA, R.C.A.F., No. 115 Sqn.- Throughout the many sorties in which he has participated, this officer has displayed excep tional navigational ability com bined with great determination not only to bomb his objective, but to. obtain photographs of the results. On several occa sions during the winter mouths, when navigation was rendered extremely difficult owing to bad weather, P/O. Hosea never failed to navigate his aircraft back to base without difficulty. He has participated in attacks against a wide variety of enemy targets, including' raids on Berlin, Stettin, Brest, Kiel and Wilhelmshaven. His skill and tenacity have been out standing. P/O. A. H. METCALFE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has proved himself to be one of the most outstanding captains of this Australian squadron. He has carried out his operational tasks with efficiency and a resolute determination to achieve success. P/O. Metcalfe has participated in raids on Bremen, Hamburg, Cologne, Cherbourg, and many other enemy targets. On three occasions he has taken part in sorties for which the squadron re ceived congratulatory messages from the com mand. P/O. P. J. OLEINEK, R.C.A.F., No. 12 Sqn — This officer has completed numerous sorties over enemy and eneray-occupied territory. He is a skilful and determined captain of aircraft, who, by his excellent example and high morale, has won the entire confidence of his crew. On one occasion, when subjected to intense enemy fire over Stettin, his aircraft was forced down to a height of only 50 feet. His aircraft sustained damage, but, in spite of this, he coolly and skil fully flew at this height over highly defended areas and eventually reached this country.. P/O. Oleinek lias displayed fine powers of leadership. P/O. V. W. PARRY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 150 Squ.— This officer, who joined the squadron as an N.C.O.. has completed numerous sorties as rear gunner over Germany, Italy and the occupied countries. As flight gunnery leader he has dis played exceptional skill and determination in action. Fearless in the face of danger, he has set an example which has proved a source of inspira tion to his fellow-gunners. P/O. R. P. RUNAOALL. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 115 Sqn. —This officer has carried out numerous sorties, on over half of which he has acted as captain cf aircraft. Attacks have been carried out on most of the important enemy targets, including Brest. Berlin, Munster, Stettin and Kiel. P/O. Runagall has always shown the greatest determination to locate and bomb his objective, and. although he has often flown in extremely unfavourable condi tions, lie has not once failed to reach the target. His aircraft has suffered damage on several occa sions. Throughout. P/O. Runagall has shown ex- The Polish army co-operation squadron of the R.A.F. has attained great proficiency. The picture shows the camera being removed from a Lysander. cellent leadership, and he has displayed great devotion to duty. P/O. J. A. V. STOCKLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 217 Sqn. (deceased).—Awarded with effect from August 15th, 1941. This officer has proved an exceptional air observer. He has participated in attacks both on the enemy's shipping and aircraft. His skill and coolness are only matched by the courage and initiative of his captain, their combination resulting in excellent team work, which has con tributed largely to the successes achieved. P/O. Stork ley has secured excellent photographs during action. P/O. R. F. L. TONG, R.A.F.V.R., No. 57 Sqn.-Since July, 1941, thiB officer has participated in numerous sorties, and he has acted as captain of aircraft on most of them. Undeterred by adverse weather conditions or enemy opposition, P/O. Tong lias displayed great determination in pressing home his attacks, often from a low altitude. In September, 1941, he bombed an objective in Berlin in the face of extremely heavy defensive fire. P/O. Tong flew safely back to this country and made a successful landing in appalling weather conditions. He has been most pains taking in the training of his crew, and he has set an inspiring example. P/O. K. D. WHISKEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 102 Sqn. —This officer has participated in sorties both as second pilot and as captain of aircraft. He has shown exceptional skill and determination in pressing home his attacks at all times. P/O. "'liisken' has attacked many important targets in Germany, including Hamburg, Mannheim, Frank furt, Stettin and Cologne. Ho has at all times set a courageous example. Act. Sqn. Ldr. E C. C. TOMCINS, No. 37 Sqn.— One night in March, 1942. Sq_n. I.dr. Tomkins, as senior captain of aircraft, participated in a success ful attack on Palermo. He spent a considerable time over the harbour, in the face of intense anti aircraft fire, before making his attack. He sue- ( >• Air cadets afr'America's" International Squadron^pn Sfci^ona. Countries repre- seafed in this mctuVe^are China, Great^Bfijtin, America and Cuba.
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