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TTr^A AUGUST 20TH, 1942 FLIGHT SERVICE AVIATION Act Fit. Lt. C. 8. DOWIE. . R.C.A.F., No. 408 IR C A F.J Sqn.—This officer has completed a larec number °' sorties, involving attacks on t&r-iits both in Germany and German-occupied terri- He is a skilful and determined pilot, who ha, achieved success against heavily defended targets. His courage in the iace ol enemy fire has set an inspiringexample. Act Fit. Lt. T. W. G. GODFREY, R.A.F.V.R., \r 10 Sqn.—On a night in April, 1942, Fit. Lt. Godfrey was detailed to participate in a low-level bombing attack on the German naval base at Trondheim. Over the target area his aircraft was intercepted by an enemy fighter. Coolly diving straight down through an intense barrage, Fit. Lt. Godfrey evaded the attacker. He then car ried out an attack right across the target from sn extremely low height. The attack was re peated the following night, and his bombs once more straddled the'target. Fit. Lt. Godfrey has displayed considerable dash and enthusiasm when attacking his allotted target. He has several times earned praise for securing exoellent photo graphs. He is an outstanding pilot. Act. Fit. Lt. T. W. HORTON. R.N.Z.A.F.. No. 88 3qn.—Fit. Lt. Horton has successfully com pleted a number of shipping patrols, also other operations, including the brilliant low-level-attack against shipping in Rotterdam on the 28th <vugust, 1941. Throughout, this excellent captain hi* displayed courage, resource and skill high abtflsW'.he average. His aircraft has been re- peajeor* hit and damaged by anti-aircraft fire, and. on no fewer than three occasions, he has brottght his aircraft safely back to base after having had one engine rendered useless by enemy a:; ion. F 0. R. J. HAP.DINGHAM, R.C.A.F., No. 408 (R CA.F.) Sqn.—F/O. Hardingham has partici pated in numerous sorties, many of them penetrat ing deep into enemy territory and often in bad weather. These sorties include repeated attarks on targets at Kiel, Essen, Hamburg, Cologne and Mannheim. He participated in an attack on the SeharnhoTit during the battleship's escape- from Brest. Whilst attacking from a height of 500 feet, F/O. Hardingham's aircraft was extensively damaged by anti-aircraft fire. Although his. cockpit was wrecked and his maps and instru ments mutilated, his subsequent navigation was largely responsible for the safe return of his air craft. As squadron navigation officer, F/O. Hard ingham has been a source of encouragement and inspiration to inexperienced navigators. F/O. I. MAITLAND, R.A.F.V.R., No. 408 (RC.A.F.) Sqn.—ThiB officer has participated in many sorties, many of them against targets deep in enemy territory. He has taken part Ja re peated attacks on Rostock and such heavj*/ de fended areas as Kiel, Hamburg, Essen, Huls and other targets in the Ruhr. As wireless operator, F'O. Maitland Has rendered valuable service in assisting in the safe return of his aircraft in bad weather. During an attack on Huls in October, 1941, his aircraft was attacked by throe enemy fighters. The U.S. Army is training a huge number of airborne troops. In this photograph shock troops are seen embarking on a eight-man glider. Col. Victorovitch Tash Air Force but F/O. Maitland's vigilance and skilful direc tions enabled his captain to outmanoeuvre the attackers. On a number of occasions he has ex tinguished, by machine-gun fire, concentrations Of searchlights which were holding his aircraft. Twice at Rostock, from a height of a few hundred feet, he shot up the airfield adjoining the Heinkel works and set a number of buildings on fire. His courage and efficiency as squadron gunnery officer have had a beneficial effect upon the standard of gunnery of the squadron. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. Fit. Sgt. E. T. BORSBERRY, NO. 76 Sqn.-Fi*. Sgt. Borsberry, as captain of aircraft, has par ticipated in many sorties over enemy territory, including attacks on targets in Berlin, Kiel, Bremen, Cologne, and on the German naval base at Trondheim He is a courageous and skilful pilot. Fit. Sgt. H. BURKE, No. 138 Sqn.—This wireless operator-air gunner participated in many long distance operations, arid by his skill as a wireless operator Fit. Sgt. Burke has provided valuable assistance to his navigator in adverse weather. On one return journey, although the wireless set was partly unserviceable, he enabled his captain to land SUOCessIoUy In spite of bad visibility. Fit. Sgt. J. M. COSTAIN, No. 101 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Costain is a first class wireless operator of wide experience and has participated in many successful night raids over enemy territory. Fit. Sgt. C. E. DARBY, R.C.A.F., No. 10 Sqn.— On his last sortie, Fit Sgt. Darby was the naviga tor of an aircraft detailed to attack the German naval base at Trondheim. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was subjected to an intense barrage of anti-aircraft fire. Despite this, the objective was attacked from only 150 feet. As a result of the terrific enemy fire, the aircraft was damaged in several places. Fit. Sgt. Darby's skil ful navigation contributed materially to the suc cess of this hazardous operation. This airman is a courageous and determined observer whose fine righting spirit has set an excellent example. Fit. Sgt. (now W/O.) T. H. DONNELLY, No. 57 Sqn.—As captain of aircraft Fit. Sgt. Donnelly has carried out many successful sorties over enemy and enemy occupied territory, including targets at Essen, Kiel, Cologne, Hamburg and Brest. Many of these bombing attacks have been carried out at below 10,000 feet and in adverse weather. He has often remained in the target area for long periods, making several runs over the target to ensure accuracy of his bombing. Pn several occa sions Fit. Sgt. Donnelly's aircraft has been damaged by enemy anti-aircraft fife, but he has at all times pressed home his attacks with vigour, and by his skill and determination he has suc ceeded in flying back to base safely. Fit. Sgt. E. C. GLENWRIOHT.—Fit. Sgt. Glen-wright has participated in many successful sorties over enemy territory. Since October, 1941, he has held the appointment of W/T. Instructor. As a wireless operator he displayed great skill and cool ness during his long period of operational flying. Fit. 8gt. A. D. HOWE, NO. 88 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Howe has completed a number of successful ship ping patrols' off the Irish coast and has partici pated in intensive daylight operations carried out in the summer and autumn of 1941, including the brilliant attack on August 28th, 1941, against shipping in Rotterdam. Since then, Fit. Sgt. Howe has completed further successful operational sor- Ijes. He is a courageous and highly efficient wire-air gunner, who has displayed coolness ml determination in the face of danger. Fit. Sgt. Tr*»^P/O.H A. W. RArBOULD. No. 101 Sqn.—This airman has participated in many successful sorties over Germany and German occu pied territory. As captain of aircraft he has proved himself keen and determined in pressing home his attacks. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) C. A. ROBSON, E.C.A.F., No. 419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Robsou, as wireless operator, participated in many important attacks on docks and industrial targets in enemy and enemy-occupied territory. Fit. Sgt. R. J. L. SAWYERS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Sawyers has participated in many sorties including attacks on targets iu Berlin, Turin, Mannheim and the Ruhr. On all these long-distance flights, regardless of the weather or enemy opposition, he has never failed- to obtain all the necessary wireless information to which, to a great extent, the safe return of his crew can be attributed. He has a fine operational record and sets a splendid example of courageous devotion to duty. Sgt. A. W. BARKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. .207 Sqn. —As wireless operator-air gunner Sgt. Barker has participated in many successful sorties against docks and industrial targets in enemy terrltoiv. including attacks on Kiel, Hamburg, Lorient, Ro» tock and Wilhelmshaven. His ufilcionry and keen ness have contributed largely to the success of these operations and provided an excellent ex ample to other wireless operator-air gunners in the squadron. Sgt. J. W. H. HABWOOD, No. 76 Sqn.—Sgt. Harwood has completed many sorties over enemv territory, including attacks on Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen. Throughout his career as a captain he has shown great keenness and unfailing courage. Three times he has returned from opera tions with his aircraft badly damaged and twice he has been forced down into the sea. Neverthe less his courage and determination are undaunted. Sgt. G. C. JOHN, No. 103 Sqn.—As captain of aircraft thi* airman has participated in many night operations against the enemy. He has often attacked heavily defended targets from low level to ensure accuracy. On one occasion, he attacked the searchlights at Warhemunde from a height of only 200 feet, despite intense antiaircraft, fire and searchlight activity. One night in March, 1942. in an attack on F.isen, his aircraft waB badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire, which rendered the hydraulic system unser viceable and holed the petrol tanks. Although forced down to 1,000ft. Sgt. John skilfully evaded further damage until nearing the English coast, when the engines failed owing to lack of petroL With great judgment Sgt. John decided to alight in the sea rather than to land on the beach. This he carried out most successfully despite the fact that the flaps were unserviceable and the undercarriage was hanging down. The crow were rescued thirteen hours later. Sgt. R. E. V. PUQH, No. 103 Sqn.—This air man, as captain of aircraft, has participated in many raids on enemy territory. When returning from a raid on the Ruhr, his aircraft was badly damaged by an enemy night fighter. The hydraulics were shot through causing the under carriage to drop and the bomb doors to fall open Despite this, his successful handling, of the air craft enabled the rear gunner to fire a burst and drive off the attacker. Sgt. Pugh then successfully returned to base and made a safe landing with the undercarriage retracted. Sgt. L. S. THORPE, NO. 35 Sqn.—This wireless operator/air gunner has participated in many sorties over Germany and German occupied terri tory, including attacks on targets at Hamburg. Berlin, Cologne and the Ruhr. Oi '.he nfgbtt of
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