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APRIL 15TH, 1943 FLIGHT 403 •vin.- This officer played a conspicuous part inhe two daylight raids on Le Creusot and Milan. •! September, 1942, while participating in ;tnitui-k on Dusseldorf one engine of his' aircraft was hit by enemy defences and set on fire Dis-playing coolness and determination Fit. Lt. Foster extinguished the fire and continued his attack.Act.. Fit. Lt. C. A. GILES, R.A.A.F., No. 61 Jqn.— Fit. Lt. Giles has displayed great skill as anavigator throughout many sorties. By his quiet confidence and excellent example he has raised,-ind maintained squadron navigation to a high 1 vol. Recently, as captain/navigator, he success1 - illy led two new crews on raids on Munich and: sscn. He aUo participated in a raid on Berlini-i January, 1943. Act. Fit. Lt. J. A. HARRISON, R.N.Z.A.F., No.!•) Sqn.—In March, 1942, this officer was involved • •I a serious crash and sustained head injuries, aKiken arm and crushed foot. Undeterred by this xperiencc, Fit. Lt. Harrison returned to opera-tional duties immediately on his discharge from hospital, and has since taken part in numerouss.rties in the face of severe enemy opposition. inor Dusseldorf. in September, 1942, tils aircraftvii held by searchlights and badly damaged by :Piti-aircraft fire. In November, 1942, whilstr" urning Irom Turin, his aircraft was repeatedly .utacked by an enemy fighter, which was eventu-ailv destroyed by his rear gunner. Act. Fit. Lt. A. G. LANG, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156Sqn.—This officer has participated in numerous operational sorties against targets in Germany andli.ily. He has always displayed exceptional ability jnd has consistently set a high example ofcourage and determination. Act. Fit. Lt. E. M. LEWIS, R.A.F.V.R., No.102 Sqn.—By his skill, careful planning and meticulous attention to detail Fit. Lt. Lewis hascontributed much to the successes achieved by his crew. It is entirely due to hissystematic and careful training of bom- bardiers that such excellent results havebeen achieved. \et Fit. Lt. R. H LUNKEV,i;!A.F.V.R., NO. 7 Sqn.—Fit Lt Lunney lias consistently navigated his aircraftto well-defended and distant targets .with ;. high degree of precision. His out-standing ability as a navigator has been demonstrated many times under diffi-cult circumstances. Act -Fit.'-' Lt. J. MACPHERSON,Ii.A.F.V.R.. No. 156 Sqn—By his out- standing ability and knowledge as anavigator, this officer has ably assisted his captain during numerous sorties. Hehas achieved a very high standard of operational skill and invariably takesthe utmost pains in identifying ami a (tacking the target. Damaged.Over Lubeck Act. Fit. Lt. A. McP. OGILVIE,li.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn.—When this offi- cers aircraft has been severely damagedby enemy action he has always suc- ceeded in completing his mission, thoughon one occasion, over Lubeck, the rear and mid upper gunners were bothseriously wounded, and the aircraft was very difficult to control. During anattack on the Ruhr in April, 1942, in- tense and accurate anti-aircraft fireseriously wounded the pilot, who col- "lapsed. Fit. Lt. Ogilvie was able, bycool and efficient navigation, to direct the aircraft safely to land in thiscountry. Act. Fit. Lt. E, L. PORTER, R.A.F.V.R.,No. 207 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in a large number of operational sor-iics, many of which were against heavily defended targets He also successfully participatedin the daylight attacks on Danzig and Le Creu- sot. On a number of occasions, by the quiet,cheerful and efficient way he has overcome diffi- cult situations, he has won the admiration of all.Act. Fit. Lt, R. M. REES, R.A.A.F., No. 83 Sqn.-Flt. Lt. Rees has a long and distinguishedrecord of operational flying. On one occasion during a dayirght attack on Danzig he displayedsuperb navigational ability. In appalling weather, with constantly changing winds, he located thetarget and the attack was pressed home from below 1,000 feet, many hits being obtained. Onanother occasion recently, while on the return journey irom Berlin, this officer's aircraft wasengaged by ground defences and two engines were put out of action. With great skill Fit. Lt.Rees navigated the crippled aircraft many hun- dreds of miles back to base. Act. Fit. Lt. K. D. ROME, R.A F.V.R., No. 35Sqn.—The regularity with which this officer has successfully attacked enemy taigets is outstamt->ng, and he has shown a most commendable skill aim a fine fighting spirit His great determina-tion and courage have had an inspiring influence upon the other bomb aimers in his squadron.Act. Fit. Lt. N. H. SCRIVENER, R.A.F.V.R., no. 106 Sqn.—This officer has completed manyoperational sorties, in the course of which he has made many attacks on enemy industrialtargets in Germany and Italy. He participated "i sorties against Essen and Berlin, and also inthe daylight raid on Milan in October, 1942. As Squadron Navigation Officer he flies regu-jan.v with new crews in order to give them the benefit of his ability and experience. Act. Fit. Lt. G.-B. SINOLEIIUKST. R.A.F.V.k.,"o 542 Sqn.—During operational sorties com- pleted with thi6 Squadron, Fit. Lt. Sinjjlehurst>a 3 obtained results far above the average. He"a* participated in many flights involving long Sva crossings in adverse weather. SERVICE AVIATION Act. Fit. Lt. R. I. TKICKETT, R.C.A.F., No. 35Sqn.—The majority of the operational sorties ou which this officer has been engaged have beenattended with marked success, due largely to Ids determination to press home his attack, andto his ability as a navigator. Act. Fit. Lt. A. E. WEBSTER, R.C.A.F., No. 35Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Webster's work as a navigator - has been outstanding, and only equalled by hiscourage. On one occasion, when his aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters and the wireless opera-tor badly wounded, he coolly and effectively administered first aid. Although handicapped bya damaged chart table, chair and instruments, he navigated the aircraft safely back to base.He again displayed exceptional coolness and im- perturbability when his aircraft struck the trail,ing aerial of another, which smashed the front turret and tore his clothes. F/O, D. W. CABMICHAEL, R.C.A.F., No. 104Sqn.—F/O. Carmichael has taken part in a num- ber of operational sorties. He is an observer ofexceptional ability as well as a keen and accurate bomb aimer. One night in November, 1942, hewas largely responsible for exploding an ammuni- tion dump at an enemy airfield in Sardinia. F/O. N. J. COOPER, R.A.F.V.R;, NO. 502 Sqn.—In November, 1942, F/O. Cooper was captain of an aircraft engaged on anti-submarine patrol.On the French coast severe damage was sustained from anti-aircraft fire. Shortly afterwards anenemy motor vessel.heavily escorted, was sighted. Despite the fact that the aircraft could be con-trolled only with great difficulty. F/O. Cooper DESERT STUDY : Armourers wheeling out a torpedo to one of the Wellingtons used for attacks on shipping in the Mediterranean. made every effort to bomb the ships. On thereturn flight it was evident tfiat landing would be a hazardous task. It was accomplished suc-cessfully by the superb airmanship displayed by F/O. Cooper.F/O. G. R. CRACKANTHORP, R.A.F.V.R.—Many of this officer's operations have been completedin the face of advers-e weather and enemy oppo- sition. On one occasion he returned to his baseafter a long reconnaissance to find that a land- ing was almost impossible due to low cloud.Nevertheless, displaying superb airmanship, F/O. Craekanthorp effected a safe landing with a verynarrow margin of petrol remaining. This officer lias specialised in long-distance reconnaissanceflights, and many of his missions have been to distant areas, thereby requiring great enduranceand navigational skill. F/O. M. I>. DELOFOBD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 49 Sqn.This officer has successfully completed opera- tions against targets in Germany,. Greece, NorthAfrica, Sicily and Italy, which have necessitated faultless navigation. F/O. Deloford has dis-played great determination and gallantry. F/O. F. E. DREW, R.A.F.V.R., No. 106 Sqn-F/6 Drew has displayed great navigational ability throughout his many operational sortieaagainst targets in the Ruhr, Nuremburg. Munich, and on mine-laying expeditions. Recently he hasflown to Genoa and Turin. He also participated in the daylight attack on Milan. F;O H. EDWARDS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many operations in heavy bomber aircraft. He is a most valuablemember of his squadron, both in the air and on Bangkok, and in a daring low-level attack onshipping at Akyab. • F/O. A..8. GRANT, I) S.O.. R.A.A.F., No. 49Sqn.—This officer's keenness in the air anil on the ground has been- of the highest order, and hisdetermination and efficiency have contributed largely to. the successes attained by his crew. : Oaone occasion, during' a raid on Genoa, the com- passes became unserviceable, and it appeared thatthe flight might have to be abandoned. By his skilful use of astro-navigation, F/O. Grant over-came the difficulties, and directed the aircraft to the target and back to this countrv. F/O. C. B. McGHEE, R.A.F.V.R.; No. 26 Snn-Throughout his • many operational sorties,- F/O. McGhee has displayed a high degree of efficiencyand great courage in action. In September, 1942, despite considerable anti-aircraft fire, he secureijsome excellent photographs of the French coast. This officer took part in the combined operationat Dieppe, and lias made successful low-level attacks on enemy transport, gun positions andinfantry. F/O. R. A. MCKINNA, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn.—F/O.' McKinna is a conscientious and reliable officer who has flown on a number of operationalsorties against targets in Germany and enemy- occupied territory. F/O. A. F. MACQUEEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, the majority of which havebeen against the most heavily defended targets in Germany. In July, 1942, he flew on a daylightoperation against the submarine yards at Danzig. Despite appalling weather, the. target was locatedand bombed from 2,500-feet. On the return jour- ney F/O. MacQueen machine-gunned searchlightsand gun positions. Later he participated in a daylight attack on a target in the Ruhr. On theoutward journey his aircraft was attacked by two Fw 190s, and it was entirely due to this officer'scoolness and skill in directing evasive action that his aircraft avoided damage.Later when engaged by powerful ground defences it was. again -to his credit thatserious damage was avoided. F/O. R. B. G. MUEPHY, R.A.A.F..No. 97 Sqn.—F/O. Murphy has flown in operational sorties against targets inmany of the very heavily defended towns in Western Germany, Rostock, Gdyniaand Genoa. He also took part in the daylight raids on Danzig and Le Creusct. Photographic Recoz. F/O. D. MURRAY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 26Sqn.—This officer has displayed the utmost keenness for operational flying,and has taken part in many reconnais- sance flights. On two occasions the air-craft in. which he was flying has been badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire, buteach time owing to his resourcefulness and determination, he has successfully .flown back to this country. In January, 1943, following his flight commander,F/O Murray penetrated deep into Northern France, and despite intense firefrom the defences, inflicted much damage on enemy transport and caused, casualties •to German infantry. He has also secured some excellent photographs,taken at low level in the face of heavy fire. F/O. J. C. PARKER R.X.Z.A.F., No.104 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many operational eorues. On all occa-sions he has pressed home his attack, often, owing to adverse weather, havingto wait for long periods before releasing his bombs. F/O. R. S. PEARCE, NO. . 75<R.X.Z.A.F.) Sqn.-This officer has completed many operational sorties,during which he has performed his duties as wireless operator with unusual skill, which hasgained the complete confidence of his crew. lie has had a varied operational career, participatingin anti suhmarinc and convoy patrols, and in attacks against some of the enemy's most heavily-elfknclft' targets. F/O. V. RUSKELL, R.A.F.V.R . No. 1C6 Sqn.—F'O. Rusk-ell has participated in raids ou all the - more important and heavily defended enemy tar-gets, and has navigated his aircraft five times to Italy ai night, lu August, 1942. he accomplishedtwo outstanding mine-laying sorties despite very severe weather, with low cloud, heavy rain andmist. As navigator to the Squadron Commander, this officer took part in the daylight raids onl.e Creusot anil Milan. F/O. C. \V. STELEV. lt.A.A.F., No. 461(K.A.A.F.) Sqn.—F'O. Steley is a captain of ex- ceptional skill, whose courage and devotion toduty have been an inspiration to his crew. In December. 1942, lie sighted and reported anenemy lonnv though attacked by three* enemy aircraft. H? has also taken part in anti sub-marine patrols. F/O. R. A WELLINGTON. H A F.V.R.. No. 10SSqn.—F/O. Wellington has participated in manv orera-tional sorties, a large number of which havebeen against targets in the Ruhr. He has defied the heaviest opposition to bomb his objectives,and on several occasions his aircraft has been damaged. One night in July 1942, whilst overWiihelmshaven, his aircraft was heavily engaged bv anti-aircraft fire, and later was attacked by anenemy fighter. The bomber sustained severe damage, Sut F/O Wellington skilfully flew it back UF/O™DndF GORDON, R.A.A.F., No. 133 Sqn- This officer has been continuously engaged onoperational duties during the past ten months, and throughout has displayed a fine fightingspirit He has taken part in a successful raid ou t0Fb6SLJ. F. WtcKiNS. R.A.FV.R No 106 —During his operational career this officerilf b killd i ?Duri pnal ca nas proved himself to be a skille »ir B"??^?-11"^raids on Ro3tock, Warnemttnde, Genoa, Turin not Berlin he has frequently displayed great resource
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