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214 FLIGHT FEBRUARY 25™, —This officer hn- participated in numerous opera-tional aUacks. ia the course of which iii» deter- mination ami tenacity have resulted in twelvevii tories for his squadron, while many enemy air emit have probably been destroyed or damaged. Act Fit. Lt. A D. FREOKER, R.A.F.V.R., No.252 Sqn.—ThU offuer has at all times proved himself to be an exceptionally able pilot. He hasparticipated frequently in attacks on enemy shipping, and in the "course ol his tour oi duty-v, ith this squadron has destroyed lour enemy aircraft Act. Fit. Lt. W. JOHNSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 126Sqn.—On many occasions since his arrival in Malta tliis officer has participated in successful actionsKhich have resulted in the destruction by him of at least five enemy aircraft. Act. Fit. Lt. K. S. de V. LE MASUMEI!.If A.P.V R-, No. 69 Sqn.—Since his arrival in Malta, Fit Lt Le Mssurier has complete, inumerous operational scrues by night. These in- cluded bombing flights, reconnaissances and con-voy protection duties, and have, without excep- tion, beeu accomplished with efficiency, keennessand courage. _Ou one occasion he participated in an action which caused the withdrawal of anTt.ilion cruiser for-.e which threatened one of our convoys. Lighted Enemy Convoys 1- O. W. S. STOCKS, H.A.A.F., No. 221 Sqn.-While flyiug as captain of aircraft F/O. Stocks has gisen evidence of high qualities of leader-ship, coolness and efficiency. On several occa- sious he ha-s successfully completed attacks onenemy shipping involving very considerable feats of airmanship. In one such operation recentlytwo hits were obtained on an enemy vessel from a height of only 50 feet. Several times also hehas illuminated convoys by dropping flares to niable torpedo aircraft to attack. His dsterram.i-tion a-nd ability were again demonstrated recently during a flight, in the eonrse of-which his wire-less transmitter, rear turret and petrol gauges became unserviceable. Despite great difficulties.lie continued and completed the operation suc- cessfully. Act. Fit. Lt J. W. SLADE, R A.F.V.R., No. 126Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Slade has participated in a large number of operational flights against the enemyboth */om this country and from Malta, and often against numerically superior enemy forces. Hehas destrcytd w enemy aircraft and damaged ot here.F/O. H. F BtcKEKDiKE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 462 Sqn.—This officer has displayed great skill andtenacity in completing operations against beavilv defended targets both in Europe and the MiddleEast. F/O. A. E. MATHER, R A.A.F.. No. 104 Sqn.—F/O. Mather has completed numerous operational Arties against targets in Europe and' in theMiddle East. On one occasion he accomplished a daring bombing attach on Tobruk from a heightof only 2.000 feet as weather at a higher altitude was adverse. IVO. J. W. BURROUGH, R.A.F.VJR., Xo. 37 -Sqn.—This officer has participated in attacks on targets in Libya, Crete, Greece and TripolitaaiaOn one occasion, when flying in daylight, his aircraft was attacked by several enemy fighters.In the ensuing engagement two of the crew were wounded. P/O. Burrough attended bis com-rades and then operated the front turret. Re- cently, when on a mine-laying operation, bisaircraft was severely damaged by anti-aircrafi fire and his navigator seriously injured. Never-theless, with grim determination, this ofneer pro- ceeded and brought his mission to a successfulconclusion. P (). <;. L. !'. rirsslONt ll.AFVR.. No 69 SERVICE AVIATION 010 CTi-ilt Sqn. Ldr. McDowall, D.F.M. and Bar, who is in charge of the tactical train- ing of squadrons in a fighter group. Sqn.—As wireless operator,'air gunner, P/O. Dun-stone has taken part in many varied operations, including bombing raids reconnaissance, searchesand anti-submarine patrols. On one sortie he scored a hit on a heavily protected tanker. Healso participated with good effect in a recent action which resulted in the dispersal and re-treat of Italian naval units. P/O. V. G. HOGAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 221 Sqn.-Since joining his squadron, this officer has evinced outstanding ability as a navigator. Frequentlyhis coolness and qniet efficiency have surmounted many difficulties. P/O. E. A. Loos, No. 148 Sqn.—One nightin August, 1942. this officer participated in an operational sortie with Tobruk harbour as itsobjective. In the course of this raid he hit an enemy ship several times and set it on fire.Repeating this exploit a few days later, in spite of bad weather, he again achieved success incausing an explosion and fires. On another occasion P/O. Loos, displaying outstanding cool-ness and efficiency in the face of difficulty, flew his aircraft back to base in spite of seriousdamage. P. O. E. J SENDEES. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 40 Sqn. Air Marsha! Sir Patrick Playfair, Commandant of the Air Training Corps, Eastern Command, inspecting a guard of honour while visiting an initial Training Wing in the Eastern Counties. —As navigator, this officer has participatenumerous operational sorties, with much su< In the f.u-e of heavy opposition he has dis,i iexceptional coolness and daring. He has / pressed home his bombing attacks to the nnwith''efficiency and precrsion, and has I. st><msibl« ior obtaining a number of vetful photographs of target areas. F/O. P. B. WEIGHT, R.AF.V.R., N,,Sqn.—F/G. Wright has always displayed courage and skill, while his keenness" ami „,,nagging devotion to duty have set an a<lhii*.i>i_ example. '" l DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. Fit. Sgt. J. H. BELL, R.A.A.F., No. 37 gnnFit. Sgt. Bell has flown on many long-dis!,i'iV eoperational sorties, including attacks on target« in France, (Germany, Italy, Cyrenaica, Crete Jripolitania, Sicily and the Dodecanese. Throne'n out he has proved himself a most reliable wiieW-operator. Fit. sgt. L. w. HAUNTS, R.C.A.F., NO. 40 Sen-Since May, 1942, Fit. Sgt. Haunts has 1.";™ part in many attacks on shipping at Tobrui, ~D,\enemy transport at El Daba. In August ';gj* when detailed for an attack on Tobruk, he irai-a straight bombing run over an enemy men-limn vessel despite extremely heavy defences. Onleaving the target area a huge fire was seen to be burning. On another occasion, in Sentcmber, 1942, this airman attacked a conreti- tration of enemy motor transport in the battlea rea. He released his bombs from a low Wei causing a fire ill a petrol dump, and sco'rin"several hits on motor transport vehicles. ° Fit. Sgt. J. J. HEWITT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 69Sqn.—Since his arrival in Malta, Fit. Sgt. Hewitt has taken part in several reconnaissance andbombing sorties. Previously be participated in several sorties over France and in anti-submarinepatrols and convoy protection duties. Fit. Sgt. D. P. HOBSON, R.C.A.F., No. 108 Sqn—This captain of aircraft has displayed great tenacity of purpose, courage and devotion tnduty. Despite an injury received in an aircraft crash, his enthusiasm for operational duties hmremained undiminished. Fit Sgt. D. MCCABE, R.C.A.F., No. 104 Son -As pilot, Fit. Sgt. McCabe has displayed a iii^h degree oi courage, skill and determination, fj,lias participated in a large number of bombing sorties and has attacked Benghazi and Tobrukfrom veiy low altitudes. Fit. Sgt. J. N. MCDONALD, R.A.A.F., No. 148Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. McDonald was posted to Malt;, when the island was being "blitzed," and. a<second pilot, made a number of successful opers tional Sights. Ou one occasion his aircraft wnscaught in a barrage over Comiso and badly damaged. Nevertheless, it was flown back to baseajid a successful landing made during an enemy attack. Shortly afterwards, as captain, he wasflying over Benghazi when th^T port petrol flaji opened. The aircraft went out of control at11.000 feet and descended to 4,000 feet before lit. Sgt. McDonald, by Bkilful airmanship, re-gained control. He afterwards flew for five hoars before he was able to make a safe landing Fit. Sgt. T.D. WITHINOTON, R.C.A.F., No. 106*<ui (since deceased).—Throughout his period 01 service Fit. Sgt Withington has proved hinisella captain of outstanding merit by his exceptional ability as a pilot and the confidence he has in-stilled in his crews. On a number of occasions when in the battle area, after dropping his bombs,he has descended to a low level and used his machine-guns. During the month of July, 1942.this airman participated in thirteen operational sorties, three of which were against longdistancetargets. Fit. Sgi. W. H. STEPHEMSON. R.C.A.F.. No. 213Si]ii.—This airman has always displayed excep tional keenness to engage the enemy, and thehighest resourcefulness and courage while in the air. Fit. Sgt. Stephenson has destroyed two enemyaircraft, and shared in the destruction of two others. Fit. Sgt. (now Act. W/O.) G. G. SUTHERLAND.R.C.A.F., No. 108 Sqn.—As captain of aircrift Fit. 8gt. Sutherland has been detailed for opera-tional duties over many heavily defended targets, r and has invariably acquitted himself with courageand determination. On several occasions, when his aircraft has been damaged with consequent failureof apparatus, he has, with complete disregard of danger, persisted in his mission, and success-fully secured hits on the target. Mediterranean Navigation ..I'll. St,t. E. M", PIEBCB, E.C.A.F., No. 104 Son.-As navigator and bomb aimer. Fit. Sgt- Pierce has taken part ia operational sorties on targetsat Benghazi, Tobruk, Greece, Crete and toe battle areas. He hat proved himself to be an out-Handing navigator, whose ability has always en- abled him to navigate his aircraft to the target,often in adverse weather. As a bomb aimer, * It. 8gt. Pierce's courage and steadiness, under tnemost accurate fire, have materially assisted 1° the successes achieved.Sijt. 1). B. ClIINSHY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 148 San.~ Siuee November, 1941, Sgt. Chinery has flown con-tinuously on operational sorties as rear gunner. Throughout he has set a fine example of keennessan J devotion to duty, while his conduct has ai«»5» been worthy of the highest praise.Sgt. H. CLAHK, NO. 221 Sqn.—Sfrt- CUrV. .is» taken part in a large number of successful •|;ll'iagainst enemy convoys in the Central Mi;- ' runcan. Tie has also participated in attaivenemy submarines, obtaining three hits on '•"• occasion.
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