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i?8 FLIGHT AUGUST 13TH, 1942 \ ervice viation \ ^ Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Officers Commanding VS. Army Air Forces in Europe tyaja i OARI, RPAATZ, CoaHBUdise nil. United States Army Air Force, Emfttn Operations. Major Gertsrfc] W, II. FRANK, Coraraandfos General. EJ.8. Air Scnriee Command. Brigadier General IKA (.'. BAKLR. Command! ns,' mber Command. Brigadier General FRANK 01). IliiNTEtt, t'oui-nuniiinE General, U.S. Fighter CommanJ. briiwriei Genera). Ifoniitr C. UANDEE, Com manding General, U.S. Ground Air Support Corn- r,i;i ii-i. Hi, rial ASA JN. DUKCAN, Chief ol stall, Army Air Fortes, European Theatre of Opel at ions. Awards '"pill: KING has been graciously pleased to A approve the following award in recognition ol di service in the Mediterranean; — K.B.E. (MIL.). Act. Air Vice Marshal Hugh Pugne LLOYD, C.H.. (Hi:.. M.C., D.F.C. Danzig Daylight Raid fpllK KING hag been graciously pleased to J- approve the following awardi in recognition Miifit.ry displayed in flying operations against ! be enemy ; — Din July 11th, 1942, a force of bombers WAS detailed W) make an attack on the submarine works at Itaimg The operation, which EM -iiiiUnl a high degree Ol skill and fortitude, was undertaken in extremely adverse weather. De spite this, the objective was reached by dusk. carefully identified arid, in the face of strong opposition Irom the ground defences, subjected to a most determined attack. Bombs were released at varying heights, some as low as 1,000 feet. Many nits were obtained. Search light posts were also machine-gunned and main searchlights extinguished. The success achieved reflects the greatest credit on the following per- Miel who participated in various capacities as leaders and members of aircraft crews; — DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER. SOB, Ldr. K II P. BI-AT <HAM*\ D.F.O.. NO. 20? Brigadier-General A. N. Duncan, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe. DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. ggo, LOr, E. COTON. R.A.IW.R.. No. 97 Scm. FATTINSON. NO. 207 Sqn. R. A. BODDIKGTON, R.A.F.V.R. HUNTLEY-WOOD, R.A.F.V.R,, No. Fit Lt B i; Act. Fit. lit. No. 97 Sqn. F/O. 1. McA. 207 Sqn Act. F/O. M. E. DOBLE. R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqn P/U. J. E. PARTRIDGE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. EH. Set G. Ar-PiKYARD, No. 106 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. G, BARNES, NO. 207 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. C. D. CALVERT, NO. 83 Sqn Fit. Sgt. R. N. WILLIAMS, NO. 83 Sqn. Air crews being interrogated on their return from the big Dtisseldef'f raid Sgt. M. J. DARVILL. NO. 106 Sqn. Sgt. G. F. MCMAIION. No. 97 Sqn. THE KING has been graciously pleased to ap prove the following awards in recognition ol gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy : — DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER. Wing Cdr. T. B. DE LA P BEKESFORO, D.F.C. -This officer continues to display skill and leader ship of a high standard. He Wias led his wing in numerous sorties, many of which have been as escort to our bombers. One day in June, 1942, be intercepted a formation of enemy bombers and personally slrot down one of them and shared in the destruction of another. The masterly leadership and keenness displayed by Win&J^r. Beresford have sot an example of the 'J^SeSi order. Act. Wing Cdr. H. C. MAYERS, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.—Wing Cdr, Mayers has commanded a wing since April, 1942. He is an expert en bombing and machine-gun attacks, whilst his tactical knowledge has contributed much to the success of long-range fighter operations. On two occasions in May, 1942, this officer led a forma tion in attacks on aircraft bringing supplies to the enemy and destroyed many of them. Wing Cdr. Mayers has displayed gallantry and great devotion to duty in the direction of recent inten sive operations. BAR TO DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. Sqn. Ldr. O. V. IIANHUUY, D.F.C., R.AF.V.U., No. 260 Sqn.—This officer continues to display outstanding skill, courage and fine leadership. Under his leadership his squadron has inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, both in air combat and on the ground. During a recent sortie lie led a formation as escort to our bombers, far behind the enemy lines, and heavy damage was caused. All om bombers returned safely. Major J. D. W. HUMAN. D.F.C., S.A.A.F., No. 1 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has completed a large number of operational sorties. He is an extremely efficient and reliable leader, whose work has proved most valuable. One day in May, 1942, whilst on patrol he sighted twelve enemy aircraft which he immediately engaged. During this com bat he destroyed one enemy aircraft. Shortly afterwards, when acting as escort to our bombers, ho encountered six Stukas accompanied by four fighters, which attacked our aircraft. On this occasion Major Human destroyed another enemy lighter. He has displayed courage and dewtion to duty which have set an inspiring example. Act. Sqn. Ldr. B. DRAKE, D.F.C., No. 112 Bon. —Son. Ldr. Drake is a skilful pilot and a fine lea tier. He has displayed great energy and has la\ his squadron on every sortie in the latest battle of Libya, One day in June, 1942, an attack was made against Gazala airfield, which resulted in a number of enemy aircraft being destroyed or damaged on the ground. Sqn. Ldr. Drake has personally scored hits on enemy transport veh;<"U'-, and on s heavy tank. In addition he haeC stroved at least five enemy aircraft and damagtH a number of others in air combats. < DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. Wing Cdr. H. A. FENTOK.—This officer has led liis wing successfully on many sorties. One day iu May, 1942. he encountered 15 enemy bombers escorted by an equal number of fighters. Wing Cdr. Fen ton, with two other pilots, immediately attacked the bombers and delivered four attacks before his own aircraft was hit by tire irom an enemy fighter. Wing Cdr. Fenton's windscreen became covered in oil, but he was able to return to base. wher« he made a safe landing. This officer is a fine leader, who inspires much con fidence in of Lt. Col. IE J. MARTIN,- S.A.A F., No. 12 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has led his squadron in many successful sorties. One day in June, 1942, he completed four separate attacks against the enemy, and, on the following day, he led bis squadron in four further raids. He has displayed skill, fine leadership and complete disregard of danger. Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. H. GIBBS. R.A.A.F., No. 3 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.--Tr.is officer has .displayed ex ceptional skill and gallantry in combat. One day in May, 1942, he encountered a large force 01 enemy bombers heavily escorted by fighters. Dis playing great courage, he ignored the fighters and led an attack against the bombers. During the combat his aircraft was damaged, and he was forced to abandon it by parachute. Sqn. Ldr. Gibbs has completed a large number of ope*y tional Hying hours in the Western Desert, aw; has destroyet six enemy aircraft and probably destroyed a further fourteen. Major D. D. MOODIE. S.A.A.F., No. 4 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—-This officer assumed command of
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