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APRIL 22ND, 1943 FLIGHT 431 ATION tlt'stroyini; one enemy aircraft in couibat. Vh.Syt. McFarlnne lias inflicted considerable damage io enemy targets on the ground.Fit. Set. C. S. MARSH.—As air gunner, Fit. Set. Marsh has completed a Urge number of op*'r;t-iional missions. Throughout he has displjytd ^reat determination and devotion to duty anil ii;».-proved, himself to be a valuable member o! aircraft • rcw. Jettison Over Alps Fit. Sgt. M. E. WHITE, R.C.A.F.. No. 150 8qn.-One night in February. 1943. Fit. 8gt. White wii* the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attackTurin. Whilst over the target area the aircraft M.IS hit bv anti-aircraft fire. A large splinterdamaged the main plane and the port inner tunic, causing one engine to fail. On the returnjourney, when crossing the Alps. uH movable pqnipment, was jettisore'-i i.' an effort to maintainheight. Much petrol was lost, but, displaying superb airmanship and great tenacity, Fit. Sgt.White flew the damage** aiicraft back lo this ,-ountry with one engine out of action. Sgt. W. MCLEAN NO. 7 8qn.—One night inDecember. 1942, Sgt. McLean was the rear gunner of an aircraft detailed to attack a targetin the Rhineland. Traring the operation the air- craft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, which renderedthe rear turret onservv*3able. Unperturbed, Sgt. McLean operated the turret manually, and,when the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter, his courageous conduct was worthy ofhigh praise. Sst. N. F. MOSES, R.A.A.F., No. 178 Sqn.-Sgt Moses was the rear gunner of an aircraft wntcn in January, 1943, was detailed to attachTripoli by night. When n^iring the target 1hi? aircraft was subjected to anti-aircratt fire. \shell burst in the rear compartment, slightly wounding Sgt. Moses and causing smal! arm-ammunition to explode Pyrotechnics were in danger o[ becoming ignited, but Sgt. Moses, dis-playing great coolness and initiative, succeeded in jettisoning them. Act. Fit. Sgt. R. C. MANNS, NO. 7 Sqn.—Thisairman has operated against many of the mrnv heavily defended targets in Germany, and owin.^ tohis technical skill his aircraft lias been notably free from wireless troubles throughout. Act. Fit. Sgt, R. O. PoiNTEB, No. 7 Sqn.- Thisairman has completed a large number of opera iional sorties, many of them against Tery heavilydefended targets. His keenness and efficiency ere deserting of the highest praiseAct. Fit. Sgt. J. H. Ross, Nc. 7 Sqn.—On all his sorties this airman has performed bis dutiesin an exemplary manner On many long and difficult flights his efficiency has been of greatassistance to his navigator and pilot. Act. Fit. Sgt. G. O. STAFFORD, NO. 1E6 Sqn.-Tn August. 1942, the aircraft in which this air- man was flying as rear gunner was attacked bva .Tu 88 near Antwerp. His turret was rendered unserviceable by cannon fire, but Fit. Sgt. Staffordliv cool and skilful direction enabled kis pilot to evade the fighter and return safely to base. Act. Fit. Sgt. D. E. UDY, NO. 7 Sqn.—During allhis operational sorties Fit. Sgt. "Day has shown ;he greatest reliability and efficiency. His out-standing enthusiasm to participate in operational flying has set a fine example.Act. Fit. Sgt, A. E. WADDICORE. NO. 35 Sqn.— Fit. Sgt. Waddicore has alway* shown an excep- «tional keenness to operate against the enemy. During attacks against heavily defended targetshe has consistently displayed great skill in main- taining the efficient running of his engines. Act. Fit. Sgt. F. T. B. WILLS, NO. 7 Sqn.-I luring his operational career this airman has 'lisplayed a constant desire to engage the enemyuhenever possible. He has always beea a most reliable member of air crew, and despite severalvery harassing experiences his keenness and en ihusiasm are undaunted. Sgt. J. E. G. ASTON. NO. 103 Sqn.—Since July,1942, this airman has completed many opera- tional flights, in the course of which he hasproved himself to be a most efficient and con- scientious Flight Engineer. On one occasion,uhen on a mission to Bremen, his aircraft was badly damaged by fire from a night fighter. Theport petrol tanks were holed and both port engines failed. Sgt. Aston, by skilful manipulalion of the petrol supply system, enabled the aircraft to fly on to the target, which wasattacked successfully. On the return journey further trouble was experienced with the engines,which "was again overcome by this airman's technical skill, and he kept the engines runninguntil base was reached. Sgt. J. BENBOW, NO. 97 Sqn.—Sgt. Benbow hasparticipated in attacks against targets in the most heavily defended areas of Western Germany,(lenoa and Turin. He also toot part in the day- light operations at Le Creusot and Milan.Sgt. I. A. BLAIKIE, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 104 Sqn- I Hiring the last six months Sgt. Blaikic liasHown on operations with coolness and courage. It is largely due to his skilful navigation an*bomb aiming that many successes nave been achieved. Sgt. J, BURNS, No. 172 Sqn.—The outstandingability and efficiency of Sgt. Burns have enabled ••is captain to locate ana probably destroy two'•-boats.. Throughout many operational sorties 'hi« airman has jierformed arduous and mono-tonous duties with keenness and reliability. ogt. J. H. -CRISP, NO. 97 Son.—Throughout !iisoperational career Sgt. Crisp lias displayed cour- •I'ie and skill of a high order. lie has completed IN HIS OFFICE : Air Vice-Marshal H. V. Champion de Crespigny, C.B., M.C.,D.F.C., Air Officer Commanding Air Headquarters Iraq and Persia. Iraq and Persia come under Middle East Command. numerous operational sorties, many of them over.heavily defended targets in Western Germany and raids on Brest and Augsburg in daylight. Sgt. D. C. DAVIES, NO. 61 Sqn.—Throughout hisoperations with this Squadron Sgt. Davies has flown with many outstanding captains. He hasalways displayed cheerful determination ami cour- age, and has attained consistently good resultsin bombing. Sgt. K. C. DIXON, No. 40 Sqn.—Sgt. Dixon liascarried out a number of operational sorties, in- cluding attacks against airfields in Tunis.Bizerta and Sicily. Throughout he has performed his duties with great efficiency. Sgt. S. R. EDWARDS, NO. 207 Sqn.—Sgt. Ed-wards has completed a large number of opera tioaal sorties, and has shown considerable ability•both as navigator and bomb aimer. Ue lias obtained many excellent photographs. Sgt. E. EVANS, NO. 106 Sqn.—Sgt. Evans hasbeen engaged on flying operations for a number of months, and has taken part in sorties over•widely separated targets in enemy territory. These include daylight raids on Danzig, Milanand Le Creusot. Sgt. O. A. Fox, No. 1651 Conversion Unit —This N.C.O. has participated in many operational sorties, including attacks against Cologne, llsm, burg, Essen, Bremen and other heavily defended targets. Sgt. W. HERBERT, NO. 106 Sqn.—Sgt. Herberthas made many operational attacks on the enemy's important industrial centres. He hasbombed targets at Turin and Genoa. At the latter place he obtained an excellent photograph.Sgt. Herbert ako participated in the daylight raid on Milan. Lights and Shipping Sgt. E. K. HOLMES, NO. 102 Sqn.—Since April.1942, Sgt. Holmes has completed a large number of operational missions, the majority against suchheavily defended targets as Bremen, Essen, Emden and Hamburg. On three occasions his aircrafthas been damaged by anti-aircraft fire, and twice has returned to base on three engines. Duringthe " 1,000 " bomber raid on Bremen. Sgt. Holmes manned the beam guns to attack shipping andsearchlights from a low level. Sgt. G. HottSBUROH, No. 40 Sqn.—Throughouthis many operational sorties, Sgt. Horsburgh has performed his duties in a cool and efficient man-ner, setting a fine example by his meticulous attention to detail when preparing for operations. Sgt. R. J. LEET, R.C.A.F., No. 103 Sqn.—Sgt.Leet has displayed the greatest determination and devotion to his duties. On one occasion,when crossing the Alps to attack Turin, he re- placed the tail gunner, whose oxygen apparatushad failed, keeping himself alert by the ingenuous use of portable oxygen gear, he was largelyresponsible for the success of the mission. Sgt. W. H. MERRICK, NO. 69 Sqn.—Sgt. Merricklias been largely responsible for many successes by his pilot. In August, 1942, he attacked anenemy cruiser which was attempting to attack a convoy. The. cruiser was forced to return forrepairs. On another occasion, despite violent alterations of course to avoid enemy night fighters,he navigated his aircraft to its target, which was bombed successfully.Sgt. H. MOORE, NO. 101 Sqn.—This airman has displayed a high degree of courage and initiathrthroughout his operational career. Jle has proved himself to be a very efficient bomb aimer, whoby hard work and keenness has contributed much to the success of many sorties. These have in-cluded a very daring daylight raid on a target in North West Germany, in the course of whichSgt. Moore exhibited great coolness and skill. Gave Up Oxygen Mask Sgt. R. M. MOULD, R-A.A.F., No. 460 (K.A.A F.)Sqn.—One night in December, 1942, while on a sortie against Turin, the rear gunner of auaircraft in which Sgt. Mould was frying found that his oxygen mask had become unserviceable.Sgt. Mould immediately gave his own mask to the rear gunner, ingeniously improvising an oxygensupply for himself. Whilst on the return journt v the intercommunication gear failed, and hari tobe repaired by Sgt. Mould, who completed tins difficult task at an altitude of over 14,000 feet,while still encumbered by his improvised oxygt-n tube. Sgt. R. S. MacF. NlELSON, No. 460 ;H.A A F.|Sqn.—Throughout his operational career hat. Nielson lias shown outstanding ability and astrong sense of duty, combined with a very lino record of achievement as a navigator. One nightin January, 1943, while on the return journey from the Ruhr, the bomber in which Sgt. Nielsonwas flying was attacked by enemy aircraft and damaged. During violent evasive action the air-craft was driven well off the correct course, but largely owing to the skill of this airman basewas reached safely. Sgt. J. W. D. ROBIN, R.A.A.F., No. 106 Sqn —Sgt. Robin is an air gunner of outstanding ability. He has participated in raids on a wide varietyof targets, including Berlin. In daylight he took l>art in the raid on Le Creusot. fcgt. A. SHACKLE-TON, NO. 207 Sqn.—Sgt. Snackk-ton has a fine fighting spirit, and has ahva>< shown great keenness to engage the enemy. Onone occasion, when returning from Hamburg, he descended to 50 feet and attacked a coastal bat-tery and successfully shot out a number ol searchlights. On another occasion an antiair-craft shell hit the aircraft in which he was flying, setting fire to some ammunition. Despite thedanger from exploding bullets Sgt. Shackleton and another member of the crew successfullyextinguished the fire, thereby enabling the air- craft to return to base safely. Sgt. N. _'W. SIMISTER, No. 207 Sqn.—This air-man has displayed exceptional keenness and devo- tion to duty. He is a vertf capable air gunner,and by his alertness and skill has on several occasions prevented surprise attacks by nightfighters. Undaunted by difficulties or dangers, Sgt. Simister has always displayed great coolness anicourage. Sgt. R. J. TAAFFE, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 104 Srju-Throughout Sgt. Taaffe has consistently displayed high courage and determination, which has ata magnificent example to other air crews. At all times this airman has pressed home hisattacks with the utmost courage and determina- tion, and has obtained many brilliant hits withhis bombs. Sgt. (now P/O.) E. W.HARTON, No. 97 Sqn -This airman has completed numerous oijerationa! sorties against heavily defended targets in Western<:criiiany and Italy. He has also participated in successful raids on Danzig and Le Oreusot in uaylight^ j ^ ^ HEBRON. R.NZ.A.F. NO. 207Sqn.. awarded with effect from October 3Ut. 1912.
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