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MAY 14TH, 1942 Je, FLIGHT ervice viation Royal Air Force and T Fleet A ir Arm. News and Announcements Allies Decorated S m ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR, Secretary of State for Air, on behalf of the King, recently conferred the Order of Commander of the Bath on Bear-Admiral H. J. Riiser-Larsen, of the Nor wegian Navy and Commander-in-Chief of the Nor wegian Air Force. He also conferred the Order of Companion of the British Empire on Group Cap tain B. J. Kwieeinski, the Polish Air Attache. Sir Archibald Sinclair thanked Rear-Admiral Riiser-Larsen and Group Captain Kwiecinski for the services rendered by their respective countries to the Allied cause and for their personal services Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased to Approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy : — DISTINGUISHED FLVING CROSS. Fit. Lt. D. J. C. PiNCKNEy, R.A.F.V.R., No. 67 Sqn. (since reported missing).—As a flight leader, this officer has displayed great skill and deter mination in his attacks on the enemy. In the Far East, Fit. Lt. Pinckney completed numerous sorties and destroyed several aircraft on the ground by machine-gun fire; he also destroyed two locomotives. He participated in the Battle of Britain, during which he destroyed at least four hostile aircraft. Fit. Lt. D. E. HAWKINS, NO. 240 Sqn., and P/O. J. O WEIGHT, R.C.A.F., No. 240 Sqn.— As captain of aircraft and navigator respectively, Fit. Lt. Hawkins and P/O. Wright recently car ried out an extremely important mission. The Might, which was of 24-Vj hours' duration, necessi tated flying more than 2,000 miles across the sea. That complete success was achieved despite adverse weather and intense cold, can be attributed to the skilful piloting of Fit. Lt. Hawkins, com bined with the brilliant navigation of P/O. THE BREAKAWAY: Spitfires "peeling off" on arrival over the home base. It is seldom that such a perfect side elevation and plan view appear in a single photograph. Wright. Throughout, both these officers showed great powers of endurance and their outstanding performance is worthy of the highest praise. Act. Fit. Lt. J. A. SWOBD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 115 Sqn.—One night in April, 1942, this officer was captain of an aircraft which took part in an attack on the Matford factory, at Poissy. In spite of _ heavy enemy opposition, he attacked from a low ' level and scored several hits with his bomos. Afterwards, Fit. Lt. Sword remained in the area until the attack had been completed by the ma in force and then made a further five runs over the target area and obtained some excellent photo graphs. This officer, who has carried out a con siderable number of operational sorties, has in variably displayed courage and determination of a high order. Act. Sqn. -Ldr. F. W, THOMPSON, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 10 Sqn.—This offiter, as captain of aircraft, joined the squadron in April, 1941, and four months later assumed command of a flight. In the course cf his many operational missions, Sqn. Ldr. Thompson has displayed outstanding per sistence to achieve success. In his efforts to bomb and then photograph his targets he is dis satisfied with anything but the best results. Pos sessing great dash and powers of endurance, enemy opposition leaves him unmoved, and his tenacity of purpose remains unshaken in any cir cumstances. His technical knowledge has enabled him to become an expert adviser on flying prob lems and tactical decisions. Act, Fit. Lt. L. S. DOWNES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 9 Sqn.—This officer is employed as gunnery leader. He has participated in sorties over enemy and occupied territoiy, including attacks on Le Havre, Bremen, Wilhelmshaven, Kiel and other important centres. He has invariably set a high standard of keenness and determination. Act. Fit. Lt. H. H. I.AWSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn.—This officer lias completed 28 sorties, involving attacks on highly defended areas in enemy and enemy occupied territory. Through out, he displayed exceptional efficiency, and Iii.-main purpose has been to attack the enemy with the utmost determination. His excellent work as squadron navigation officer has done much towards raising the navigation of the unit to a high standard. Act, Fit. Lt. S. G. WRIGHT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn.-Throughout his operational career this officer has proved himself to be an extremely re liable and trustworthy captain of aircraft. In all his sorties, except on one occasion when he was compelled to abandon his task owing to a very heavy electrical storm, he has successfully bombed his target. He has always displayed great leader ship, skill and courage. F/O. R. A. P. ALLSEBEOOK. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 49 Sqn.—This officer.has proved himself to be a most reliable captain of aircraft. He has shown an excellent understanding of his responsibilities and he has always displayed courage, skill and determination. He has participated in attacks on a wide variety of targets, including Hamburg. Mannheim, Brest, Frankfurt and Wilhelmshave.i. Many of his operational flights have been mate in the worst of weather. On the night of November 10th, 1941, he car ried out a successful attack on the Blohm and A number of awards were recently made to officers and men of the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Argus for courage and enter prise in air attacks against enemy submarines : (Left to right) Lieut. (A) L. C. Plummer, D.S.C., R.N.V.R. ; Lieut. B. E. Boiddine, D.S.C., T IT 1,11111 fl ifn f P. M. Wilkinson, D.S.C., R.N ; S/Lieut.^) P. N. Phillips, D.S.C., R.N.V.R., and PettyJJIhll I I' IP son, D.S.M., B.E.M. Received D.F M.s and nine w^j^rtflSntionedyH despatches. ^ oods, D.S.O., R.N. ; S/Lieut. (A) embers of the Squadron QC\
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