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cjV* FLIGHT Sqn. Ldr. R. W. Oxspring, No. 72 Squadron, who was recently awarded a Bar to his D.F.C. He has 7 enemy aircraft to hi« credit. during the evacuation and when dropping sup plies. Act. Wing Cdr. W. H. BUKBURY, A.F.C., No. 31 S<in.—In the operations in Burma and Assam tin* officer carried out a large number of hours' flying in the face of great difficulties. Squ. Ldr. K. F. liMKtC, NO. 31 Sqn.—Dunne the operations in Burma this officer performed much valuable work, especially in the dropping of supplies and during the evacuation. On cue occasion ho courageously landed bis aircraft en rough ground and rescued 23 persons from Fort Hertz. Act. Son. Ldr. N. II. BBETZ. H.C.A.F.. No. 402 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr Bret?. ha9 completed many opera tional Bortics, including four low-level raids in Hurricane bombers, as a result of which two enemy destroyers were severely damaged. During the combined operations at Dieppe on August 19th, 1942, he led his squadron in four sorties and destroyed one encmv aircraft and damaged another. Act. Sqn. Ldr L. V. OHADBURN, R.C.A.F., No. 416 (R.C.A.F.) Squ.-During the combined opera tions at Dicppt. on August 19th, 1942, the squadron destroyed three enemy aircraft, prob ably destroyed one and damaged seven others without loss to themselves. This achievement reflect! the greatest credit on this officer's excellent leadership, and he has inspired confidence in those under Lis command. He has personally destroyed one enemy " E " boat, and has prob ably destroyed a Ju-88 and damaged other enemy ships and aircraft. Act. Sqn. Ldr. P. B. G. DAVIES. R A.F.V.E., No. 19 Sqn.—This officer has participated in sorties over enemy-occupied territory as well as in several attacks on shipping. On one occasion, in March, 1942, he led a formation as escort to a force of bombers detailed to attack the airfield at Abbe ville. Some 30 enemy lighters attempted to inter cept the bombers, but their efforts were frustrated. Sqn. Ldr. Davies, displaying extremely skilful leadership, contributed materially tx> the success achieved. In the combined operations at Dieppe on August 19th, 1942, his fine qualities were well to the fore. Sqn. Ldr. Davies has destroyed at least two enemy aircraft. I Act. Son. Ldr. D. G. SMALt-woon, No. 87 Sqn. -This officer * an exceptionally keen and skilful pilot, who hat rendered excellent service, especi ally in night flying operations. In the recent combined operations at Dieppe, Sqn. Ldr. Small-wood led his squadron on two low-level attacks on gun emplacements in the face of strong opposi tion from the ground defences; his leadership proved a valuable asset. Act. Sqn. Mr. 10. U. THORN, D.F.M., No. 32 Snn.—8qn. Ldr. Thorn, by his personal example and untiring energy, has built his squadron into ii highly efficient unit during the five months in which he has been its commanding officer. Dur ing the combined operations at Dieppe on August 19th. 1942, he displayed great courage end determination when under heavy fire from the ground defences, and he refused to be diverted from his task when warned that he was being attacked by an enemy fighter. The successes ... hieved by the squadron on this and other occa sions have been primarily due to Sqn. Ldr. Thorn'j gallantry and line leadership, both in the air ana on the, ground. Fit Lt. I H EnuAKDS. R.A..F.V.R., No. 19 Kqo.—This officer has completed numerous sorties over enemy-occupied territory. He has destroyed at least two enemy aircraft and damaged several more. Fit. Lt. Edwards participated with dis tinction in the recent combined operations at Dieppe. lit. Lt. VV. GiLMOt'R. No. 156 Sqn.—One night in August, 1942, this officer was captain of the SERVICE AVIATIO leading aircraft of a 'bomber lorceS.detailed to attack an objective at Kassel. Despite heavy anti-aircraft tire, Fit.' Lt. Gilmour eventually identified his correct target, over Which he released his flares with such accuracy thai all following aircraft were enabled to bomb their objective successfully. Although his aircraft »a-badly damaged, Fit. Lt; Gilmour flew it back to base. He has participated in numerous sorties. Act. Fit. Lt. L. D. BRITAIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 25 Bqn.—Fit. Lt. Britain is an observer of out standing .merit. He has participated in the de-stractSofl of five enemy aircraft at night, lie ha^ Kan&ted considerably in the training of other observers. Act. Fit. Lt. S. R. EDNER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 121 (Eagle) Sqn.—This officer has participated in many operational, sorties and has destroyed at least live enemy aircraft, a locomotive and three barges. Fit. Lt. Edner is a fine leader. Act. FH. Lt. J. SHEPHERD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 118 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many sorties over enemy-occupied territory and in al reconnaissance missions and attacks on vhippinjj;. He has destroyed at least two enemy aircraft. In the combined operations at Dieppe, Fit. Lt, Shepherd assisted in the destruction oi • Do. 217. Act. Fit. Lt. TC. E. TAPPIN.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 3 Sqn.—FH. Lt. Tappin. who was appointed flight commitnder in April, 1942, has participated in a nnmjier of hazardous operations. He led his squad ron in the first sortie during the combined opera tions at Dieppe on August 19th, 1942. and although his aircraft was severely damaged, he returned to base safely. Fit. Lt. Tappin led the squadron in a further three sorties during these operations and despite the fierce enemy opposi tion he pressed home his attacks. F/O. ,T. HENDERSON. R.A.F.V.R., No. 19 Sqn. —This officer has participated in numerous sorties over enemy-occupied territory and in several ship ping reconnaissances and took part in the com bined operations at Dieppe. He has destroyed one and probablv another two hostile aircraft. P/O F. £. BROWN. R.A.F.V.R., No. 118 Sqn. —This officer has participated in a large number of operational sorties. He has invariably led his WOtfan with outstanding ability and has set an example which has done much to maintain the high morale of his fellow pilots . P/O. R. J. MCNAIR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 87 Sqn. —This officer is a most capable operational pilot. In night-flying operations he has destroyed a He. Ill and probably destroyed two Ju. 88's. In i he combined operations at Dieppe, his cool and courageous work set an inspiring example. Act. Fit. Lt. C H. DUNCAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 24 (8.A.A.F.) Sqn.—Since operating in the Western Desert this officer has completed 115 hours operational flying. On numerous occasions his aircraft has been attacked by enemy fighters, but he has successfully driven them off. As gun nery officer he has carried out his duties most efficiently. F/O. N. H. JOSLING.—Since his arrival in Malta this officer has performed his duties as an ob server with much success. He has taken part in the destruction of four enemy aircraft at night. Previously in France, while employed as an air gunner, this officer probably destroyed two Me-109s. F/O. P. MAINS-SMITH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 37 Sqn. —This officer has completed numerous long range sorties, including attacks in Libya, Crete, Greece and Tripolitania. Throughout, he has maintained a high standard of efficiency and devotion to duty. During, recent attachment to Malta, and on several occasions when in charge of the forward party working from an advanced landing ground, his efforts contributed materially to the snecesses obtained. F/O. O. L. ROMAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 272 Sqn.— This officer has participated in operational flying over Norway the North Atlantic, the Mediter ranean and Libya. In Libya he has led a num ber of extremely effective low flying attacks on enemy airfields and other targets. During the course of these operations he has destroyed a Me.109 and probably destroyed three other enemy aircraft. F/O. P. L. UNDERWOOD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 235 Sqn.—This officer is a most determined leader- He has taken part in all fighter escorts to cover Beaufort strikes from Malta. On June 21st, dur ing a format-ion attack on an enemy merchant vessel (which was sunk), he destroyed two Ju.88s which attempted to attack. His skill and re source on this occasion contributed materially to the success of the operation. On June 23rd F/O. LTnderwood drove off enemy fighters over a convov which was attacked by Bcauforts near the Gulf of Taranto. F/O. W. G. WATSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 38 Sqn. —F/O. Watson is a competent and courageous captain of aircraft. One night in March, 1942. he captained an aircraft detailed to bomb Ben ghazi. After take-off extremely bad weather pre vailed. F/O. Watson resolutely flew on, located the target and completed his bombing attack. On this occasion information was. particularly wanted regarding chipping in Benghazi harbour, After his attack, F/O. Watson made six runs over the harbour at a low height to obtain the required information. 1.1. M. 1MJFF-RICH\HDSON, S.A.A.F., No. 4 (S.A.A.F. 1 Sqn.—This officer has at all times proved himself to be a cool and reliable pilot. On April 11th. 1942. the squadron, comprising eeven Tomahawks with Lt. Duff-Richardson as Sgt. I. G. Medwin of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, wearing the flying boot which he acquired in Egypt by walking back to our lines after being shot down in a raid. lender of a section of four of them, encountered a force ol 20 Stukas escorted by 10 fighters. Having become separated from his leader's section, he WHS first to observe the enemy force and went straight. iu to a head on attack, forcing the enemy to jetti son their bombs and further adding to their con fusion by a succession of determined attack*. Eventually Lt. Duff-Richards was seriously wounded and crash-landed near the scene of tin engagement, but by his initiative and gallantry successful bombing by a large enemy force had been frustrated. In this engagement Lt. Duff- Richardson destroyed one Me. 10SF, one Ju. 87, and damaged two Stukas. Previously in Novem ber, 1941, this officer destroyed a Me. 110 and assisted in the destruction of a Cant 1007 in January, 1942. Lt. H. A. MCGREGOR, S.A.A.F., No. 24 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—Lt. McGregor has served vn both Nos, 12 and 24 squadrons, and has completed many lonj: distance reconnaissance flights. He has proved himself to be an observer with exceptional skill. and he has led numerous successful and difficult bombing raids where, at times, the targets were within two miles of our own troops. Lt, D. JMCPHERSON, S.A.A.F., No. 24 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has completed numerous success ful bombing raids and long-distance reconnais sance flights. On December 10th, 1941, he was the only survivor of a Boston aircraft which was shot down in flames. Undaunted, he continued on operations. Lt, E. C. SAVILLE, S.A.A.F., No. 2 (S.A.A.F.) Son.—This officer has shown outstanding leader ship and courage in combat against the enemy. His conduct throughout has proved invaluable to younger and less experienced -pilots, who haw recently joined the squadron. Lt. Saville has destroyed five, probably destroyed two, and dam aged three enemy aircraft. P/O. A. M. BEACH, R.C.A.F., No. 104 Sqn.~ As navigator and bomb-aimer, this officer has participated in numerous sorties against targets in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Tripoli and CvTenaica. Whilst based in this country, he took part in the first daylight attack on the battle cruisers at Brest. During the engagement his gunners shot down an enemy fighter. During his operations in the Middle East. P/O. Beach has maintained his very high standard of naviga tion and bomb-aiming. P/O. G. C. COWARD, R.A.A.F., No. 3 (R.A.A.l\1 Sqn.—This officer has proved himself to be a must reliable and experienced pilot. Since join ing this squadron he has completed many sorties and has destroyed two enemv aircraft. Durhr. the fighting from May 25th to June 1st, 1942. when this squadron was engaged on dive-bomb ing and machine-gunning activities, P/O. Coward participated in four successful sorties. Pressur-home his attacks with great determination and courage, he inflicted extensive damage on equip ment and troops. P/O. A. C. HARDS, R.A.A.F., No. 148 Sqn.— This officer is an exceptionally competent navi gator and bomb-aimer. Unperturbed in the face of any danger, no untoward incident has ever deterred him from flying or diminished his en thusiasm. P/O. Hardy has completed several attueks on Comiso This officer has on several occasions flown with a new crew on their _fiTSt flight! giving -valuable instruction and inspirinf. confidence. His general knowledge of the tech nical side of Wellington aircraft has on several occasions been responsible for the success of an operation when difficulties have been eneowntere.L P O. C- D. HARRIS-ST.-JOHN. R.A.F.V.R., No. 140 Squ.—In August, 1942, this officer was de-
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