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NOVEMBER 5TH, 1942 A new photograph of the Short Stirling which shows its efficient lines to their best advantage. Service Aviation Roy at Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Indian Air Command AIR MAU3HAL J. E A. BALDWIN has arrived in India 10 take tip the post of Deputy Air Officer Commanding in-Chief. This ne« post has been created because of the expan sion o£ the air forces in India Promotions The London Gazette. October 20lh, 1942. TECHNICAL BRANCH. Air Comdre. K. M. St. C. G. LEASK. M.O., to be Act. Air Vice-Marshal. August 21st, 1942. Awards J 1 Hi; KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the undermentioned appointments to tie Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ani the following award ot the British Empire Medal; — M.B.E. (MIL.) Fit. Lt. B. ROFE, R.A.A.F. Fit. Lt. A. F. COLE, R.A.A.F Fit. Lt. Rote wai left »t Timor as senior officer in command of a small party of officers and men alter the evacuation from Koepang. He organ ised the destruction of all wireless equipment, bombs and stores before taking to the hills to avoid rapture and for two months he kept the party together under great hardship. By means «'l a portable wireless set Fit. Lt. Rofe kept Dar win supplied with important information. Al though called upon to surrender, and living under appalling conditions, he continued to resist until led two months later. Fit. Lt. Cole, who second in command to Fit. Lt. Rofe, rendered faithful and valuable assistance. His courage in , assisting the weaker members of the party to fight against fever was of inestimable value When the L party was seriously attacked by fever in the jungle ^jand there were no medical supplies, Opl. Borgelt Proved himself invaluable in sustaining the morale and spirits of the party. He displayed great strength of character, tenacity and courage- B.E.M. (MIL.) J'pl L, R. BOROELT. R.A.A.F.—For citation see 1 't LU. Role and Cole. THE KING has been graciously pleased to ap prove the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execu tion of air operations: — DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER Sqn. Ldr. B. PADDON, NO. 40 Sqn. Wing Cdr. W. A. J. SATCHELL, R.A.F.O.-In the Battle of Britain this officer destroyed at least two enemy aircraft. At Malta he has par ticipated in both day and night sorties, invari ably against great odds. He has always dis played great keenness to engage the enemy, and, in combat at Malta, he has destroyed two Me lC9s and a Ju.88. On one occasion he led a forma tion of four Hurricanes and three Spitfires against a force of over 100 hostile fighters which were attacking the island. During the engage ment fourteen enemy aircraft were destroyed without loss to our formation. In intruder raids he has destroyed enemy vehicles and damaged trains. Whilst in command of a R.A.F. station, during the heaviest German air attacks. Wing Cdr. Satchell set a superlative example. Man ning his own machiie-gun post, he destroyed at least one, and damaged many more enemy air craft. In this difficult period his leadership, rourage and fine fighting qualities were worthy of the highest praise. Act. Wing Cdr. B. R. O. HOARE, D.F.C., R.A.F.O.. No. 23 Sqn.—This officer has completed numerous operational sorties over enemy occu pied territory, during which he has destroyed six enemy aircraft. Since Wing Cdr. Hoare assumed command of his squadron the squadron has destroyed at least seven enemy aircraft, and damaged others. Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. R. D. BRAHAH, D.F.C., No. 29 Sqn.—Since being awarded a bar to the D.F.C.. Sqn. Ldr. Braham has destroyed a further four enemy aircraft, bringing his total victories to ten. On one occasion his aircraft sustained much damage and one engine was put out. Of action when at an altitude of only 150 feet. Nevertheless, displaying great courage and deter mination, he completed the return journey and made a safe landing on a small emergency land ing ground. Act. Sqn. Ldr. W. G. LOCKHART. D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 161 Squ.-Sqn. Ldr. Lockhart has participated in many operational sorties, and the successes gained can be attributed largely to his careful organisation and planning. Act. Sqn. Ldr. D. A. G. PARRT, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 105 Sqn.—On September 25th. 1942. this officer led a formation of bombers de- A portrait of Group Capt^fT'S. W. Dore, D.S.O., T.D., D.J^lff Frank E. Beresfyrd. Group ta0t^Dore is Deputy Director of Alh^rAir Co-oper^ioh ?n Liaison \ . A
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