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JULY 23RD, 194a Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm NeWs and Announcements Promotions The London Gazette, July 10th, 1942. Air Cmdre. B. E. BAKER, C.B.. D.S.O., M.C.. AJ\0., to be Act. Air Vice-Marshal. July 12th, TAir Cmdre. E. P. M. WHITHAM, C.B,, O.B.E., ~to.C to be Act. Air Vice-Marshal. June 23rd, 1942. A.A.F. Appointment The at. lion, the Earl of Derby, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.V.O., T.D., is at pointed Hon. Air Comdre. of No. 613 Squadron. Julv 14th 1942. Retirement The London linmlte, July lot*, 1942. Air Marshal (Act. Air Chief Marshal) SIR (HARMS S. BURNETT, K.C.B., C.BJS., D.S.O., is placed' on the retired list and retains* the rank of Air Chief Marshal. June 4th, 1942. Awards Fleet Air Arm THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards for steadfast ness and devotion to duty in the maintenance of aircraft in the Western Desert: — MENTION EST DESPATCHES.. Temp. Lt. (A) G. MAITER, R.N.V.R. C.P.O. F. WAULEB. Air Artificer 4th CI. T. HODGSON. Lag. Air Fitter (E) B. A. SHILCOCK. Ldg. Ait Fitter (A) E. T. ATTWEIA. Air Artificer 4th 01. F. 8. CARVELEY. Mg. Air Mech, IE) p. B. FULTON. A Royal Air Force THE KINO has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execu tion of aii' operations : — DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, Wing Cdr. A. F. HAMW, NO. 206 Sqn.— This officer has completed 30 successful operations, including attacks on enemy surface ships off the French coast, and against land targets in enemy occupied territory. As commanding officer of his squadron, Wing Cdr. Hards has been responsible, by his personal example and excellent leadership, tor the great keenness shown by personnel of the unit in their task of protecting shipping by striking at enemy bases and hunting down sub marines. He has fostered a fine fighting spirit in the squadron. Wiag Cdr. J. H. T. SIMPSON, NO. 70 Sqn.—This 1 fficer has commanded the squadron since De cember, 1941. Although operating from a desert airfield, aircraft serviceability of the squadron has been amongst the highest in the Group. Wing Cdr. Simpson has displayed great efficiency both in the air and on the ground.. He has always undertaken his full share of operational flying and, by his skill and leadership, has con tributed in a large measure to the outstanding successes obtained. The Air Officer Commanding has, on two occasions, congratulated Wing Cdr. Simpson and the squadron on the marked success of their operations. This officer's example and bearing are reflected in the excellent morale of the ground crews, who, f >pite many air attacks by the enemy on the ^S ground, have remained undaunted. Wing Simpson's resource, initiative and drive are thy of the highest praise. On the night erf March 30th, 1942, he led the squadron in an FLIGHT IN THE ARMOURY : Making up machine-gun belts of .303m. ammunition at a bornber-etation. A modern night-bomber requires an enormous number of cartridges to supply all its turrets. attack on Derna airfield which wa* a conspicuous success Act. Sqn. Ldr. O. F. CURRANT, D.F.C., No. 501 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Currant is a most courageous pilot and a brilliant leader. His untiring efforts and outstanding ability hare been reflected in the splendid work accomplished by the squadron which he commands. One day in March, 1942. he was wounded in the head during a sortie. Despite this, he flew his aircraft safely back to base. Following a short enforced rest, he returned to operational flying with renewed vigour. Sqn. Ldr. Currant" has destroyed at least 14 and damaged many more enemy aircraft. BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING Act. 8qn. Ldr. E. H. MOHARM, D.F.C.. No. 404 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C. this officer has made many operational flights. lie has par ticipated in offensive reconnaissance and fijrhtttf cover patrols, often in bad weather. He is always keen to engage the enemy, and on several occa sions has attacked enemy aircraft on the Nor wegian coast. He directed fighter operation* in the Vaagso Raid from a naval vessel H<in l.dr McHardy continues to be a skilful pilot and a fine leader. Sqn. Ldr. H. P. M. GIBBS. D.F.C.. No. 39 Sqn.—Early in June. 1942. Sqn. Ldr. Gibbs attacked and sank a large enemy merchant vessel. Some time afterwards this officer participated in an attach on an Italian naval force. Despite opposition from enemy lighters and in the face of defensive fire from the naval vessels. Sqn. Ldr. (Jibbs successfully launched his torpedo at the loading warship. He flew his extensively damaged aircraft safely to base, where he r*e* cHted a skilful lnndirrg, Thi« officer has at all times dis played great skill and devotion to duty. He has contribute*:! materially to the operational efficiency of his squadron. Major-Gen. Carl Spaatz, commanding the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe, decorating four U.S. airmen for their part in the first American operations carried out from England. The air men (left to right) are : Sgt. Cunningham, Sgt. Golay, Lt. Dorton and Major Kegelman. The operation was a daylight raid by Bostons on fields in Hollai DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. Act. Sqn. Ldr. D L. CARTRIDGE, NO 248 Sqn —During the past eight months this officer has commanded a number of detached flights, tin-successful operation of which has been largely doe to his influence. On December 27th, when covering the commando landing at Vaagso, lie destroyed a He.lll; another He.Ill was also destroyed by a member of his formation On another occasion, when participating in a raid on an airfield near Trondheim. although his aircraft was hit by a shell and he was wounded, he found the target and pressed home his attack. Sqn. Ldr T. R THOMAS, NO. 70 Sqn.-Sqn. Ldr. Thomas has completed 47 sorties. He is a tlight commander of great merit, and his effon,* have resulted in a high standard of efficiency and morale being maintained in his flight. De lias shown the greatest keenness to inflict damage on the enemy. During a squadron raid on Derna airfield. Sqn. Ldr. Thomas's accurate bombing started four fires and caused an explosion. H« is a most courageous and determined captain of aircraft P/O. A. SHAW, NO. 115 Sqn.—This officer hi./ completed 40 sorties as first wireless operator.
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