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484 SERVICE AVIATION officer has carried out a large number of sorties thirty of which were on reconnaissance in the Libyan area. He has been instrumental in pick ing up seventeen members of Wellington crews who had force landed. On the last occasion, after locating the crew of a Wellington on the ground some thirty miles from Sidi Barrani in enemy territory, he succeeded in rescuing all six mem bers He flew back to base with ten persons in his aircraft. On another occasion he saved five members of a Wellington crew from the Quattara Depression. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL Sgt. L. H BAVEYSTOCK, NO. 50 Sqn. Sgt. A. McF. MILLS, NO. 50 Squ. Sgt. B. W. NAYLOR, NO. 50 Sqn. These airmen, as members of the crew of an aircraft, in hazardous circumstances, displayed courage, determination and devotion to duty in keeping with the highest tradition of the R.A.F. Fit. Sgt, W. T. BENT, R.C.A.F.. No. 142 Sqn.-Oue nigtit in September, 1942, Fit. Sgt. Bent. as captain of an aircraft, was detailed to attack a target in the Ruhr. Just before reaching the target engine trouble developed, and Fit. Sgt. Bent was unable to fly the aircraft at above 2,000 feet. Nevertheless, displaying great courage and fortitude, he continued his mission, and, after bombing his target, a successful photograph of the area was taken. On the return journey the engine trouble persisted, and Fit. 8gt. Bent was considerably harassed by searchlights and anti-aircraft fire. By skilful airmanship, however, he succeeded in returning to base safely. Fit. Set. R. D. DYSON (R.A.A.F.), No. 450 (Il.A.A.F.) Sqn.-Flt. Sgt. Dyson is a keen and determined pilot, who has led his section with skill. He has destroyed at least two and damaged several more enemv aircraft. Fit. Sgt. B. C. MACNAB (R.C.A.F.), No. 148 Son. —This wireless operator has participated in opera tions against targets in Germany, the Western Desert, Greece, Crete and Sicily, and since May. 1942, he has acted as signals leader in the squadron. Fit. Sgt. A. NELSON (S.A.A.F.), No. 12 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—As wireless operator-air gunner this airman has flown in both Maryland and Bos ton aircraft. As a wireless operator, he has no peer in the squadron. Low-level Attacks Fit. Sgt. J. PBICE, No. 38 Sqn.—This air gunner participated in operations from this country prior to being posted to the Middle East. His skill as a gunner has contributed much to the success of many low-level machine-gun attacks against a variety of targets. Fit. Sgt. A. E. TCRLEY, No. 37 Sqn.—This navi-gator/bomb aimer has participated in attack? against targets in Cyrenaiea,- Tripolitania, Sicilv. Crete, and the Dodecanese. Fit. Sgt. W. N. WHALLEY.-In March. 1942, this airman was the observer of an aircraft detailed to make a photographic reconnaissance of Danzig and Gdynia to locate enemy naval units. Much success was achieved and photographs were ob tained. Fit. Sgt. Whallev was responsible for the taking of the photographs as well as the navi gation. FLIGHT Sgt. F. ALLISON, No. 70 Sqn.—This captain of aircraft has achieved much success in his opera tional sorties against a variety of objectives. De spite difficulties and regardless of the dangers involved he has always pressed home his attack Sgt. L. L. BOARDMAN (R.A.A.F.). No. 3 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This airman has led numerous sweeps over enemy concentrations during the recent fighter-bomber operations. His courage, daring and skill in pressing home accurate and devastating attacks, despite intensive opposition from ground defences, have been an inspiration to others. Owing to his skill he has repeatedly been detailed to lead formations on tactical reconnais sances and the reports obtained have been of the highest value. He has destroyed one enemy air craft. Sgt. A. C. CAMERON (R.A.A.F.), No. 3 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Awarded with effect from Janu ary 10th, 1942.—This airman has served with the squadron during the operations in Syria and in the Libyan campaign In January, 1942 his squadron was engaged on a patrol north-east of Agedabta when a force of 16 Ju.87s, accompanied py six Me.s, were observed heading in the direc tion of our forward troops. The squadron attacked and dispersed the enemy fighters, whereupon the bombers jettisoned their bombs. During the combat Sgt Cameron pursued a Me., but owing to poor viability, caused by a sandstorm, he was later unable to make contact with the squadron. Kealising that the enemy would probably return to Agedabia, Sgt. Cameron flew on and waited foi their return. His strategy proved entirely suc cessful for. when the enemy aircraft returned to Agedabia he shot down two, probably destroyed a further two and damaged another of them. He has destroyed at least seven and probablv destroyed or damaged six more. Sgt. K. G. ELCOATE, NO. 148 Sqn.-This airman pilot has taken part in operations against Ger many, the Western Desert, Greece, Crete and Sicily. One night in June, 1942, he was captain of one of the bombers detailed to drop flares on Benghazi to provide illumination for an attack on the port by heavy bombers. Despite most intense defensive fire, Sgt. Elcoate succeeded in his mis sion and thereby contributed much to the great success achieved by the bombing force. Sgt. R. T. JENKINS, NO. 38 Sqn.—Sgt. Jenkins. as wireless operator, completed many sorties against targets in Germany prior to his posting to the Middle East, where he has been engaged in opera tions both from Malta and Egypt. His exceptional skill as a wireless operator and his keenness and devotion to duty under the most adverse condi tions have set a high example. Sgt. E. K. KILDEY (R.A.A.F.), No. 3 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—During a period of intensive operations from May 25th to June 1st, 1942, when the squad ron was engaged in bombing and machine-gunning enemy troops and concentrations, Sgt, Kildey car ried out seven determined sorties. He has de stroyed one enemy aircraft. Sgt. L D. LEGGETT (deceased). No. 44 (Rhodesia) Sqn. Awarded with effect from December 12th. 1941.—Since June, 1941, this airman Iras taken part in numerous operational sorties against most of the important enemy targets. He is a most efficient wireless operator/air gunner. On a num ber of occasions he has machine-gunned ground targets and shipping. Sgt. H. L. MOISLEV (R.A.A.F.). No. 12 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—Sgt. Moisley is a most experi enced observer. He has flown both in Marylands and Bostons, and his excellent work has con tributed in a large measure to the sneesscs ob tained. His high standard of navigation in night operations has been noteworthy. Sgt. Ji A. PLTJMSTEAD. NO. 37 8qn.—This cap tain ol aircraft has maintained an exceedinph high standard of determination, skill and thorough ness in his operational duties, which have involved attacks on objectives in Greece, Cyrenaica. Tripoli tania, Crete and the Dodecanese. Italian Targets Sqn. Ldr. Huang, Chinese Air-Attache, in conversation with Air Marshal Garrod. Sgt. R. A. VAN WALWYK, NO. 40 Sqn.—This air man has participated, as a rear gnnner. in numer ous attacks, whirh have included targets at Brin-disi, Naples, Catania, Tripoli, Tobrok and Ben ghazi. In addition he has attacked enemy ship ping, transport, and concentrations. Every doty assigned to him has been completed with brilliant success. Fit. Sgt. J. O. DALLEY, No. 69 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Dalley has completed a large number of opera tional sorties. In September, 1942, after locating an important enemy convoy in the Mediterranean, his aircraft developed engine trouble. Displaying great courage and fortitude, whilst faced with the grave risk of having to alight in the sea with little prospect of being rescued, he elected to fly his aircraft for approximately 400 miles over sea direct to his base. Sgt. J. C. BALDWIN.—One night in September, 1942, Sgt. Baldwin, who was engaged on his first operational sortie as captain of a bomber, was detailed to attack targets in the Ruhr. Despite intense antiaircraft fire he succeeded in locating and bongKnjLjliiJgrget. Immediately afterwards his aiisWnTwas smsected to intense and accurajsK^rair-aircraft fire; »be aircraft was throwr±a»«Hu0st«»n to its back, tlus wireless set lserviccable, and oie engine «u bomber was rapidlytbecoming un controllably; when it was hit agam and all the pyrotechglrs were set on fire. Nevertheless, dis-playingjfreat eouragjjgand fortitude, Sgt. Baldwin course forlorne, and ulti-ccellent crasjf landing on an loe/Hqn.—This airman .,-il^ks opejator-air gunner. In Gibwm completed" many sorties involv. troons and transport concentrations P O J. D. Rae, who has six enemy air craft to his credit. He was himself shot down, a cannon shell blowing the control column from between his legs. He baled out safely and landed on Malta, wounded in the leg. Subse quently he met in hospital the Sudeten Czech who shot him down. during the lighting in France and various objee lives in the Ruhr, Leuna, Leipzig and Berlin. He has continued to display both courage and ability in the perfoimance of his tasks. Amung his many missions are soitiei against the enemy naval ports, Essen, Rostock and Warnemunde. Sgt. J. GILMOUR, No. 207 Sqn.-On July 11th. 1942, Sgt. Gilmour was first wireless opesator-air gunner of an aircraft which participated in :< daylight raid on the submarine works at Danzit. Extremely bad weather and severe icing weie encountered and the airerait became badly of! course. Despite these difficulties, and although the aircraft was 720 miles from base, Sgt. Gil mour obtained a loop bearing and continued to obtain bearings on the whole of the return journey. By his efficiency, perseverance and deter mination, this airman contributed in a large way tc the safe return of his aircraft. He has par ticipated in many other missions, including sorties against Berlin, Lorient, Kiel, Essen and Ham burg. Sgt. C. MUXES, NO. 102 Sqn.—As « operator-air gunner this airman has completed numerous sorties over Germany and enemy occu pied territory. His wireless ability has been ol the utmost valne. He has always displayed great determination and has set a most inspiring ex ample. Amongst various targets attacked are Kiel, Brest, Bremen. Cologne, and many others equally important. SuL R. MILLER. NO. 150 SqiL-Both as pilot and captain of aircraft this airman has shown out standing ability. He has ' completed numerous sorties and has invariably pressed home hi* attacks with the utmost determination Irrespective,-of opposition. During his last two sorties hi* crews were particularly requested to obtain good photographic retro,ts and, in both cases, Sgt. Miller remained in the target area until he w.<-sure of achieving success. He has taken part in attacks on many important objectives, iactnding target* at Brest, Essen. Hambuig Cologne, Bremen and Wilbeltashaven, He has also completed two mine-laying mission*. Sgt. T. J. ODONOHtm, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F) Sqn.—As observer, this airman has dis played high skill and devotion to doty. Amongst other successes he took part in a very successful attack on the Matford Works at Poissy when be ob tained hits on the target with heavy bombs. On the nlgbt of April 12th, 1942, when returning from a raid on the Rnhr, his aircraft was attacked bv an enemy fighter and severely damaged. Sgt. O'Donohn* wi« wounded in the leg. but, despite considerable pain, he remained at his post and skilfully navigated hit aircraft back to the 1 coast, Sgt. A. C. PEARSON, NO. ISO Sqn.—As air observer Sgt Pearson has completed numerous sorties against the majority of the enemy -important targets, including one daylight attack against a target in the Rnhr. His navigational skill, together with i pierable spirit of determination to ac.hir • success, has inspired a t reat confidence in the crews with whom he bs-OWTL On many occasion- he has navigai; aircraft in extremely adverse circumstances and his co-operation, coolness and devotion to duty has eontMbwUd materially lo the safe return of his aircraft. m
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