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FLIGHT AlRIL 29TH, SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Airborne Engineers ot the U.S.Army backing a jeep into the nose entrance of a C.G.4 Waco glider.The pilot's controls go up the back of the cockpit and over pulleys onthe nose hinge line. Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprore the following awards, in recognitionol gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy : — Distinguished Service OrderLt. D. S. ROGAN, S.A.A.F., No. 1 Sqn.—During September, October and November, 1941, Lt.Bogan completed many operational sorties and destroyed two enemy aircraft. On November 24,1941, he participated in a low level attack on a concentration of enemy motor transport andtanks. Pressing home his attack in the face of a hail of anti-aircraft fire, I,t. Rogan was wounded' »n the right leg and right hand, his foot being virtually shot off. With remarkable determina-tion and courage he succeeded in flying back to base and making such a- good landing that hisaircraft was serviceable again the following even- ing. This officer lias since been fitted with anartificial foot and resumed operational djty. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Squ. Ldr. R. G. BAKRFXL, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.T?., No. 7 Sqn.—One night in February, 194J, Sqn. Ldr. Barrell ami Sgt. Hudson werecaptain and flight engineer of an aircraft detaikd to attack Cologne. Whilst over the target areathe aircraft was subjected to intense and concen- trated anti-aircraft fire. Despite this, Sqn. Ldr.Barrell pressed home his attack but, alter releas- ing his bombs, the aircraft was hit. One enginewas put out o! action and the elevator control cable was severed, which caused the aircraft todive out of control. Considerable height was lost before the captain, assisted by Sgt. Hudson, skil-fully regained control. Sqn! Ldr. Barrell then headed tlie bomber for home. Meanwhile, Sgt.Hudson gave instructions to a member of the crew as to the care of another engine whichf;ecmed likely to fail and then attempted to repnir the elevator control. He succeeded in so doing bythe time his caritain had flown the damaged air- craft to base, where a masterfy landing waseffected. Both these members of aircraft crew have taken part in many sorties against heavilydefended targets. F/O. C. D. INCE, D.F.C., No. 7 Sqn.—One ni^ht.in February. 1943. this officer captained an air- craft which attacked Cologne. Whilst rrorains tin:keenly coast on the outward ilighf. the bomber was attacked by an enemy fighter. '1'he port wingand tail plane were damaged, while Uie port petrol tanks were pierced and the petrol control cock cables were severed; the electrical systemalso sustained damage. Despite this, F/O. Ince pressed on to his target which he bombed suc-cessfdlly. Displaying great skill and determina- tion he then flew his damaged aircraft to b:i=ewhere he made a s.ife landing. Distinguished Flying Cross F/O. E. L. MUSGBAVE, R.A.A.F., No. 137 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in a large number of operational missions. In attacks on the enemy'scommunications in Northern France and Belgium he has damaged seven locomotives. One night inFebruaiy, 1943, he took-off to search for a large merchant vessel, escorted by five armed ships,reported in the Channel. Although the night was very <Urk, F/O. Musgrave sighted the vessels sail-ing close in to shore. Skilfully approaching the merchant vessel he flew in to attack but was frus-trated by heavy fire from the coastal defences. Despite this, F/O. Musgruve persisted and, afterdiving through the searchlights from the shore lie attacked his objective, releasing his bombs froma low level. Althoaph his aircraft was1 damaged by opposing fire from the ships, he flew it safelyto base. P.'O. H. B. NEWTON, R.N.Z.A.F.. No. 125 Sqn.— This officer formerly served in Bomber Com- mand, where he successfully completed nine opera-lion:il sorties over enemy territory, and latterly has completed much operational flying while serv-ing in Fighter Command. One night in February, 1943. he destroyed at least two Do 217s. Sqn. Ldr. D. G. WAKBEN, NO. 162 Sqn.—On oneoccasion, owing to his brilliant airmanship, this officer flew a Wellington aircraft 400 miles onone engine to within two miles of base. At that point the second engine ceased, and he force-landed successfully in the dark. On another occasion Sqn. Ldr. Warren showed great deter-mination when searching for three aircraft known to have force-landed in the de6ert. Act. San. Ldr. M. POWELL, R.A.A.F., No. 40Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Powell is a flight commander who has taken part in a large number of opera-tional sorties. One night in December. 1942, he was detailed to attack the docks and shipping atTunis. Despite poor visibility and bad weather. *>ombs were seen to burst on the main quay andon ship* alongside tb.e quay. At least one ship appeared to tlisintegrate.Fit. Lt,. W. S. ATJRTIN. R.N.Z.A.F., No. 30 Sqn. —Since November, 1940, Fil. Lt. Austin has com-plfitod a large number of operational missions, including twenty-eight Borties against targets inGermany and occupied Kurope. At the end of his first tour of duty he volunteered to remainas Squadron Navigation Officer during his rest period, and later accompanied a detachment over-seas and took part in operational duties. Since then Fit. Lt. Austin has operated continuouslyin India and "the Middle EaBt. Fit. Lt. D W. BARLOW, NO. 208 Sqn.—Fit. Lt.Barlow has completed a large number of opera- tional sorties, flying alone on many occasions.He has shown marked determination and skill in obtaining information, and has been inter-cepted by enemy fighters upon a number of occa- sions, but has always returned to base safely.During the recent advance of the Eighth Army he made a particularly brilliant low level recon-naissance, searching for enemy tanks in the battle area, and his report earned the specialcommendation of the Army Commander. Fit. Lt. A. K. MALEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 168 Sqn.—This officer has completed a, number of opera- tions and achieved valuable results. Frequentlythese flights have been of an extremely dangerous character over heavily defended areas. Fit. Lt. A. R. F. THOMPSON, R.A.F.V.R., No.73 Sqn.—Since September, 1942, Fit. Lt. Thomp- son has participated in many operational sorties,arid for the last two months has commanded a flight. He has always shown the greatest keen-ness [or night operations, and has many timrs fiown through severe anti-aircraft fire to attackhis targets. He has destroyed at least three enemy aircraft and damaged others. This officerhas also made a number of low level attacks, during which he has inflicted considerable, destruc-tion and damage on enemy vehicles, and military installations. (apt. J. M. FAURE, S.A.A.F., No. 1 Sqn.—Dur-ing the last twelve months Capt. Faure has com- pleted many operational sorties, in the corns"of which ho has destroyed at least five enrniy aircraft and damaged several others. He lias.also led his squadron on many low level attacks. In one engagement in November, 1942, liedestroyed and damaged a number of enemy lorries, but his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Onthe return flight he was fired on by many enemy convoys, and was forced to land thirty mile*behind enemy lines, being rescued later by our land forces. Act. Fit. Lt. G. E. S. CLABBURN, R.A.A.F., No.3 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer's leadership and fearless devotion, to duty have at all times beenoutstanding- He has destroyed one enemy a"" craft. .,Act. Fit. Lt. C. K. GOODWIN, R.A.A.F., No .'•* Sqn.—This officer has had a long and successful
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