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JANUARY 14TH, 1943 FLIGHT OVER THE TAIL. Beauforts of Coastal Command out on operations against an enemy convoy in the English Channel. Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements First Canadian Bomber Qroup T has been announced that, starting lromJanuary 1st, 1943, the first R.C.A.F. bomber oup ever to be formed has come into being.le new group 13 fully operational, and is under e command of Air Vice-Marshal G. E. Brookes.No ceremony marked the opening. The bomber stions involved—which until January 1st haden operating under R.A.F. command—were in- ructed to take their orders from the new groupadquarters. A greeting to the new group came >m Air Marshal Sir Arthur Travers Harris,O.C in C Bomber Command, in these words : — " A happy birthday and a prosperous New Yearthe R.C.A.F. Group. As individuals and as C.A.F. squadrons you have done fine workready. As the R.C.A.F. Group I know that you 11 maintain and even surpass your own highmdards. We. are proud to have you with us. til Canada! Hail Hitler!—but with bombs'U r Vice-Marshal Brookes replied : —" Your good shea for our birthday much appreciated. Wee proud to be part of Bomber Command, and 11 do our utmost to help maintain its high tradi- Appointment The London Gazette, December 29th, 1942. GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH.irp. Capt. O. W. DE PUTRON to be Provost irshal and Chief of Air Force Police, vice Grp.pt. F. G. STAMMERS, O.B.E. December 21st, *2 Promotions The London Gasette, January 1st, 1943. GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH.Ur Comdre (temp.) J. B. COLE-HAMILTON, 3.E., is granted the rank of Air Cmdre. (war>s). November 21st, 1942. The London Gazette, January 5th, 1943. GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH.ur Homdre. A. P. M. SANDERS, C.B.E., to be t. Air Vice-Marshal. January 1st, 1943. Awards Fleet Air Arm HE KING has been graciously pleased to ap-prove the following award for gallantry and ermination in bombing attacks against enemyding grounds:— DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS emp. Sub. Lt. (A) S. YV. BiKSt, K.N.V.R. Royal Air Force THE KING lias been graciously pleased to ap-prove the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations againstthe enemy : DISTINGUISHED PLYING CROSS F/O. H. J. CAMPBELL, R.C.A.F.. No. 405(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—F/O. Campbell has distinguished himself by his courageous behaviour, efficiency andenthusiasm for operations, which have made a notable contribution to the successes achieved byhis squadron. F/O. E. G. M. OORSER, R.A.A.F., No. 218 Sqn—In July, 1942, when returning from an attack on Dusseldorf, F/O. Corser's aircraft was attackedby three enemy fighters, but by his skilful, evasive tactics he brought hie aircraft back to base undamaged. Again in September, despite intense anti-aircraft fire, he flew over the target areafor 25 minutes to discover his correct aiming point F/O. J. A. MORRIS. RCA F., No. 419(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has participated in many operational sorties and lias never failed tocomplete his mission. On one occasion all the petrol in the starboard tanks of his aircraft leake;!away, but by. skilful airmanship he flew the air craft safely back to England On another occasion,while attacking Bremen, his aircraft was heavily engaged by the enemy ground defences and Beriously damaged. Despite this, FIO. Morris flew 11 back safely and crash-landed without further injury to his aircraft or crew. F/O. R. H. PHILLIPS, R.A.F. V.R., No. 15 Sqn—F/O. Phillips has taken part in many opera tional sorties when his aircraft has been heavilyengaged by enemy defences and badly damaged, but this has never deterred him from his effortsto locate and bomb the target. On one occasion when his aircraft, was attacked and damaged bya night fighter, his skilful evasive tactics enabled his rear gunner to destroy, the enemy fighter. F/O. M. RUSSELL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 161 Sqn.-This officer has taken part in many operational sorties, and has always displayed the greatestenthusiasm and determination toget to grips with the enemy. Repair Over Target F/O. G. S. SMITH, R.A.F.V.R , No. 142 Sqn.—As captain of aircraft, F/O. Smith is always un- deterred by the strongest enemy defences or adverseweather. On one occasion he was detailed to make an attack on a factory in Northern France. Onhia first run over the target, technical trouble developed with the bombing panel. This WBB re-paired and, although severely harassed by search lights and anti-aircraft fire, he descended to 1,500feet before releasing his bombs. P/O. E. DAMPIER CROSBLEV. R A.A.P.. So 50Sqn.—This officer has always displayed ouLstand ing qualities as a captain of aircraft, pressinghome his attacks with determination, resolution and courage. He has taken part in attacks onmany of the enemy's most heavily defended areas, and has obtained some excellent photographs.P/O. A. J. FRANCIS, R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has always shown aneagerness for action, a keenness in his work, and a courageous spirit which calls for the highestpraise. He has been an inspiration to all those with whom he has come in contact.P/O. C. INGLEBY. R.A F V.R.-ThiB officer Wing Cdr. A. C. Brown, D.F.C., ofNo. 407 Squadron, who was recently awarded the D.S.O.
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