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1942
1942 - 2025.PDF
SEPTEMBER 24TH, 194a FLIGHT 0 << A fine side view of the Hercules-engined Bristol Beaufighter I which has given the R.A.F. such excellent service as a long- range fighter and night fighter. Being cannon-armed it is also used extensively for ground strafing and attacks on shipping. ervice Aviation Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Air Efficiency Award THE KING has been graciously pleased to in stitute a medal in recognition of long and meritorious service in the Auxiliary and Volun teer Air Forces of the Empire. The award will be available for officers and airmen, and will be entitled the " Air Efficiency Award." The ribbon, which will be dark green, one inch and a half in width, with two narrow central stripes of pale blue, will be available to qualified claimants. The medal itself will not bo issued during the war, and the design will be con sidered on its conclusion. ^ Mg/hbers of the Auxiliary Air Force and Royal •SIT Force Volunteer Reserve will be eligible if they comply with the detailed conditions and pro vided their service commenced before the 4th Sep tember, 1939. The conditions applicable to those who joined on or after the 4th September, 1939, and continue in the post-war non-regular air forces, will be considered after the war. The main qualification for the award is ton years' efficient service, but air crew personnel who have served a minimum of five years actual time may count their service as time and a half. Enquiries regarding the award from former members of the Auxiliary Air Force and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve not now serv ing on the active list should be made to the Under Secretary of State, Air Ministry (S.lOA), Kingsway, London, W.C.2, for officers, and to the Air Officer-in-Charge-of-Records, Royal Air Force, Gloucester, for airmen. Awards Malta Convoy THE KING has been graciously pleased "to approve the following awards: — For bravery and resolution in H.M. ships while escorting an important convoy to Malta: — DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER . Act. Temp. Lt. Cdr. (A) R. A. BBABNER, M.P., K.N.V.R. DISTINGUISHED SERVICF CROSS. Temp. Sub Lt. (AJ G. W. PARISH, R.N.V.R. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL. Chief Air Artificer F. E. MERWOOD. Ldg. Air Mech. J. A. HUMPHRIES. Ldg. Air Mech. W. J. GOUTER. For skill and resource when H.M.S. Eagle was Hying off fighter reinforcements for Malta: — O.B.E. (MIL.). Wing Cdr. J. S. MCLEAN, D.F.C., R.A.F. For good services in H.M.S. Eagle when she was flying off fighter reinforcements to Malta: — MENTION IN DESPATCHES. Ldr. H. V. HUGHES, M.B.E., A.F.M., D. A. CONNORS, R.A.F. Sqn. R.A.F. W/O. Act. Sqn. Ldr. C. G. Peterson, D.F.C., No. 71 Squadron, who has been awarded the D.S.O. He has since been appointed executive operational officer of the new American Fighter Group..'' THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: — DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER. Act. Wing Cdr. J. M. N. PIKE, D.I'.C, NO. 248 Son.—This officer is a gallant and skilful leader.' By his untiring efforts and unceasing devotion to dutv he has played a large part in the Bplendid work n<•complislicd by his squad rnn. In August. 1942, he led a formation 111 an attack on airdromes in Sardinia. In spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire, a large number of enemy aircraft were destroyed and damaged. Wing Cdr. Pike's careful planning before the flight and his brilliant leadership during the sortie con-tnljutcd materially to the success achieved. Wing Cdr. P. R. WALKER, D.F.C.—Thii officer, who has completed numerous sorties since April, 1942, has won, bv his meticulous planning and forethought, combined with his great skill and tenacity in action, the complete confidence of his fellow-pilots In the raccnt Dieppe operations Wing Cdr. Walker led formations of aircraft on two sorties. Throughout his operational career he has displayed the" highest standard of devotion to duty. He has destroved eight enemy aircraft. Act. Wing Cdr. F. D. S. SOOTT-MAUJEN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.—During the past six months thiB officer has led the wing on a large number of sorties. In this period the wing has destroyed 49 enemy aircraft and probably destroyed or dam aged many others. During the combined opera tions at Dieppe on August 19th the wing cotn-pleted a large number of sorties; 21 enemy air craft were destroyed and many others damaged. Wing Cdr. Scott-Maiden led the wing on three of these sorties. The splendid success achieved on this and other occasions is largely attributable to the magnficent leadership displayed by Wing Cdr. Scott-Maiden. He is a brilliant pilot and a fine tactician, whose thorough knowledge and personal * sample have proved worthy of the highest praise. Sqn. Lilr. W. G. V. I). SMITH. O.F.C.. and Bar, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 64 Sqn.—Since being awarded 1 Bar to the D.F.C. this officer has completed a jjreat number of sorties. IT*1 is a brilliant pilot and a fine leader whose skill has proved a source of inspiration to all. Sqn. l.dr. Smith ban destroyed ten and probably destroyo<L-*everal other enerny aircraft. _^**^ Act. Sqn. Ldr. C. CUPETT.RSON. D.F.C., R.A.F.V It.. No. 71 (Eagle) J^itf!—This officer has completed a large number^^sorties over enemy-occupied terri tory. He h^Tat all times displayed high qualities of leadeE^Tip and courage which have contributed materiiffly to the fine fighting efficiency of his squjHron. During the operations over Dieppe Sqn. Peterson destroyed a Ju. 88, bringing his
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