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482 FLIGHT MAY (5TH, 1943 ASSYMETRICAL AVRO : A Lancaster maintaining height and keeping a straight course whilst flying with both port engines stopped and the airscrews feathered. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Promotions TECHNICAL BRANCH. Air Vice Marshal (temp.) H. C. Mi:L. FBASERis granted the rank o£ Air Comdre. (war subs.) February 25, 1943.The undermentioned Air Comdres. (temp.) are granted the rank o Group Capt. (war subs.) :—G. D DALY. D.F.C. February 1, 1943. O. E. CARTER, A.F.C. February 12,- 1943. Retirement Sqn. Ldr F B CHAPMAN, R.A.A.F. (since enemy coasts. Although charged with the re- 3qn. Ldr. G. K. THUKSTUN, R.A.A.F.Act. Fit. Lt. R. M. SEYMOUR, R.A.A.F. Act. Fit. Lt. V. E. TOWNSEND, R.A.A.F.•\et. Fit. Lt. T L. DUIGAN, R.A.A.F. P/O. A. W. HAWKESFORD, R.A.A.F.P/0. W. A. WHEELER, R.A.A F. Air Force Cross Fit. Lt. N. D. FADER.Fit. Lt. V. EAST, R.A.A.F. P.O. A a LITTLE, R.A.A.F. GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH. Air Comdre (Act Air Vice Marshal) R LECKIE,DJS.O.,. D.S.C., D.F.C., is, placed on the retired list on appointment to the R.C.A.F. April 6th,1942. Awards Far East THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following appointments andawards in reccgnition of conspicuous service in operations agrinst the Japanese: — C.B.E. (Mil.) Air Comdre. F. W. F. LUKIS, O B.E. Distinguished Service Order Sqn. Ldr. R. A. ATKINSON, D.F.C. O.B.E. (Mil.) Wing Cdr. K T. SiCKLIN. Wing Cdr. A. G G'tAKT, R.A.A.F. M.B.E. (Mil.) Act. Sqn. Ldr C. J, TREWIN. Act Fit. Lt. J. A. M. AEMITAOE. Fit. Lt. W. I. MATSON, R.A A.FF/O. R. A. J. TEMPLE, R.A.A.F. Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Wing Cdr. A. B. MCFARLANE.Act. Sqn. Ldr. S. J. FBASEB (since deceased). Act. Sqn. Ldr. L. D. JACKSON Fit. Lt. N. T. BADGER. Fit. Lt. I. A. MCCOMBE. Fit. Lt. J. W. W PIPER. Fit. Lt. R F. OVERHEU. F/O. B. A. GBACE. F/O. A J. SHARP. « Fit.Fit. fegtSit Sgt.Sgt. .Sgt.Sgt. Set.Act. Act.Act. Cpl.L.A Distinguished Flying Medal Sgt. G. THOMSON. R.A.A.F.Sgt. F. R. LIEBELT, R.A.A.F, A. J. CROWE. R. T. A. FLEMINQ. N. M. HALL.R. J. LoNGmjRST. G. W MCMASTER. J. S. RIDDELL.L. R. RrjNDLE Sgt. A. BATES. Sgt. R. M. CALDWELL. Sgt L. II. CAMPBELL. B.E.M. (Mil.) A. E. WOODNUTT, R.A A.F ;C. O T RAMSAY THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognitionof gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy : — Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act Wing Cdr G. P. GIBSON, D.S.O., D.F.O..No. 106 Sqn.—This officer has an outstanding operational record, having completed 172 sorties,He has always displayed the greatest keenness and, within the past two months, has taken part insix attacks against well defended targets, including Berlin. In March ,1943, he captained an aircraftdetailed to attack Stuttgart. On the outward flight engine trouble developed, bat he flew onto his objective and bombed it from a low level Distinguished Service Order Wing Cdr P. D. R. HUTCBINGS, A.F.C.,R.A.F.O., No 608 Sqn.—This officer has com- manded the squ'adron since November, 1941,during which time it has been employed on "hip- ping strikes, attacks on harbours and patrols over sponsibilities ot administering and operating hi*squadrons, Wing Cdr. Hutehfngs has Mown a con- siderable number of hours during the past skmonths. His wiBe advice has been responsible for the very small number of flying accidents andfor thd exceptionally high -standard of morale and efficiency attained by the squadron. Act. Sqn Ldr. A. H. W. BALL, D.F.C.-Thisofficer has completed many reconnaissances over various towns, ports and airfields occupied by theenemy in Tunisia. In addition he has made flights over Leghorn and Spezia in Italy. Onone occasion, over Tunisia, his aircraft was attacked by four enemy fighters.' By brilliantairmanship Bqn. Ldr. Ball frustrated the attackeK and eventually shook them off. "' Although hisaircraft was damaged he flew oh to an airfield, where he effected a safe landing. P/O. F. W. GATES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 101 San-On the night of February 14, 1943, P/O. Gates, Fit. Sgt. Dove and Bgts. Williams, Bain andAirey were members of the crew of an aircraft captained bv Sgt. Hazard, which was detailedto attack Milan. Whilst over the target area the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighterfrom close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bonrts which had failed to release,and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. Thf fuselage became a mass of flames, reachingthrough to the mid-upper turret manned by Fit Sgt. Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes andducts commenced to explode in all directions In the face of an appalling situation. Fit. Sgt.Oove coolly remained at his post. Although h« was burned about the hands and face, he mannedt7is guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker,which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner, and succeeded in destroying it-Disregarding the roaring flames, he then des- cended from his turret and went to the assistanceof Sgt. Airey, the rear gunner, who* had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turretThe situation had become extremely critical, and Sgt Hazard ordered the crew to prepare Wabandon aircraft. When informed that one oi his comrades was helpless he decided, in spittof the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forcea landinp Meanwhile, P/O. Gates, assisted M8gt» William? and Bain, bravely tackled the ~" with extinguishers and succeeded in getting nunder control. The aircraft was now do<vn '« 800 feet, but, aa the fire had snbsliied- »ei_Hazard quickly decided to attempt to 11) "
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