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1942
1942 - 2073.PDF
OCTOBER IST, 1942 The Avro Lancaster at Dorval Airport, Montreal, after being flown across the Atlantic by Clyde Pangbourne. In the background is a Boston, a Liberator and a row of B.25 Mitchells. ervice Aviation Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Promotions The, London Gazette, September 4, 1942. TECHNICAL BRANCU. Air Cmdre. V. H. TAIT, O.B.E., to be Act. Air Vice Marshal. August 19, 1942. The London Gazette, September 11. 1942. Air Cmdre. (temp.) A. H. OELEBAK C.B.E., A.F.G., is granted the rank of Air Cmdre. (Was Substve.), July 22, 1942. Awards Fleet Air Arm T^HE KING has been graciously pleased to -*- approve the following awards :— FOR BRAVERY and devotion to duty in air operations in the Western Desert: BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS. Sub. Lt. (A) R E. BPADSHAW, D.S.C., R.N. Temp. Sub. I.t (A) B. F. SUTTON, D.S.C.. R.N.V.R. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS. Temp. Sub. Lt (A) A. BRUNT, R.N.V.R. Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) S. L. REVETT, R.N.V.R. MENTION IN DESPATCHES. Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) M. A. GRAHAM, R.N v.If Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) W. D. WALKER, R.N.V.H. Ldg. Airman P. MCMAHON Royal Air Force TIE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed against the enemy: — in flying operations FOR BRAVERY and sustained devotion to duty m many air operations from Malta : DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CRUSS. Temp. Sub. Lt. lA) R W. ELLIOTT, R.N.V.R. Temp. Act. Sub-Lt. I A) J. A. CRAMP, I! N.V.R. MENTION IN DESPATCHES. Temp. Lt. (A) S M. P. WALSH. H.N.V.Ii. Temp, Lt. (A) W. D. WlNTERBOTTOM. II.N.V.R. Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) C. E. DAVISON, R.N VI! Temp. sub. Lt. (A) H. HOKEOCKS, RN.V.H: , Temp. Sub. Lt (A) W. G. A. Surpnr.RD. I! N.V.R. Temp. Act. Sub. Lt. (A) ,J. .1. BROMFIELD, KN.V.R. Temp. Snb. Lt, (A) C. R. CASEV. It.N.V.R. Temp. Act. Sub. Lt (A) A. G. CROSS. R.N.V lemp Act. Sub. Lt. (A) D. J. HANSON, R.NJj DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER. Wing Cdr. R. P. M. CIBBS, D.F.C., No. Jo Sqn.—This officer, who has achieved much suc cess m torpedo bomber sorties, has displayed fine qualities of leadership, combined with excep tional skill. Throughout, his courage has been of a high order and has proved a source of in spiration to all. Wing Cdr. W. E. SURPLICE, D.F.C., R.A.F.O, No. 226 Sqn.-On August 191 h, 1942, Wing ('dr. Surplice and F/'O. Rutherford were pilot and navi gator respectively of the leading aircraft of a for mation of bombers detailed to release smoke bombs to screen the landing of troops on the beaches near Dieppe. On the accuracy of this, the first smoke sortie, depended not only the success of (tie subsequent smoke-laying operations by fol lowing aircraft, but, in a great measure, the safety of the entire combined operation. Fully aware t,i the impoitam'e of his mission. Wing Cdr. Surplice, skilfully guided by F/O. Rut her ford, flew in to the target at a low level and, defying an intense barrage from the unhampered ground defences, dropped his smoke bombs .with precise accuracy. Roth these officers displayed the highest standard of courage, skill and de votion to duty in the successful accomplishment of a most vital ajid dangerous task. Wing Cdi Surplice planned the details of all the smoke-laying operations allotted to the squadron BAR TO DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. \rt Wing Cdr. F.. H. THOMAS, D.F.C.. R.A F O —Since being awarded the D.F.C., this officer has completed a large number of operational sorties Throughout, his high qualities of leader ship, combined with great courage and skill in the face of the enemy, have set a most inspiring example. He lias destroyed at least four hostile aircraft. Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. W. OXHPKINH. B.F.C.. No. 72 .Sun-This squadron commander has rendered much valuable service. His skill, whether in aitacks on the enemy's ground targets and sh:p ping or in air combat, has been of a high order, lie has destroyed at least seven *nemy aircrnii Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. S. KENNEDY, D.F.C J\V.R.. No. 226 Sqn. On July 19th. 1942. Sljrf^fcif^iliennedy and F/O.s Asker and Casey were piTor^lf^^aator and wireless operator/air gun- ner respectiverPfc|t the leading aircraft of a tarn i tion of bombers T^feiilcd to carry out an attar;. _ wX "\ \\ok
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