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53S FLIGHT MAY 2OTH, 1943 a bomb aimer, Sgt. Miller has taken part inraids on the most highly fortified towns of Ger- many and Italy. He also participated in thadaylight attacks on Le Creusot and Milan. Tit. Sgt. A. C. OGG, NO. 76 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Ogghas flown on operations against the enemy con- tinuously for eleven months Daring that timeas wireless operator lie has taken part in attacks on many of the enemy's "most heavily defendedtargets. On two occasions in adverse weather it has been mainly due to the initiative and tech-nical skill of this airman that The aircraft has returned safely to base. Land and Sea Targets Tit. Sgt. E. SMITH, NO. 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.-This airman participated as wireless operator/ air gunner in 18 sorties while operating withBomber Command. These include attacks on Essen, Brest, Monster .and Dusseldorf and thesorties made in search of the Stharnhorst and O'neiunau on February 12th, 1942. While withCoastal Command Fit. Sgt. Smith has completed a further 17 sorties. These flights were all accom-plished over the sea and were attended by much anccess. Fit, Sgt. C, F. J. SPBACK, NO. 83 Sqn.—Nearlrall the sorties accomplished by this airman have been over the more heat-ily defended targets inGermany, and have included two attacks on Ber- lin. On one occasion he participated in a day-light attack on the submarine harbour at Danzig. The weather was extremely adverse and the tar-get was only located by exceptionally good crew co-operation. The excellent instructions givenby Fit. Sgt. Sprack enabled the pilot to press the attack from low-level and to take the correctevasive action. On another occasion this airman displayed cool courage and devotion to duty whenhis aircraft was twice attacked by an enemy fighter while on the way to Duisburg. The enemyaircraft was shot down in flames by Fit.* Sgt. Bprack when it made a second attack. Fit. Sgt. (now W/O.) J. K. STOTT, K.A.A.F.,No. 61 Sqn.—Throughout his tour of operational duty Fit. Sgt. Stott has displayed the greatestskill and confidence as a- navigator. He partici- pated in the daylight raids on Le Creusot andMilan and in two recent night raids against Berlin. Fit. Sgt. W. E. WAITES, R.A.A.F., No. 455(E.A.AJP.) Sqn.—On February 12th, 1942, this airman was navigator ol an aircraft which suc-cessfully located and attacked the Scharnherst and the (Jniisrnau off the Dutch coast. His navi-gational work ha* always been exceptionally effective. Fit. Bet A. W. WALE8, R.A.A.F.. No, 460,K.A.AJF.| Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Wales has invariably prt»sed home his attacks with the utmost deter-mination. He hag displayed high qualities of leadership and his enthusiasm for operationalduties has been a. fine example to other members of his crew. Fit. -Sgt. J. L WELCH, NO. 218 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt.Welch has taken part in a large number of operational sorties and is cow engaged on hi*second tour of operational duty. On one occa- sion, in February, 1941, when returning froma, sortie his aircraft was attacked by a Jtt88. Fit. Sgt. Welch, who was serving as iront gunner,gave the hostile aircraft several telling bursts of fire and the engagement waB quickly broken offby the enemy. On another occasion, in March, 1941. Fit. Bgt. Welch, was flying in an aircraftwhich was attacked by four Me 110s. He shot one dowp and the remaining three fled on thearrival of fighter protection. This airman has also made many low-level machine gurt attacks on concentrations of tneiuy uoops and transportwith much success. Fit. Sgt. A. V. WH.LIS, K.A.A.F., No. 460(H.A.A.F.I Sqn.—This airman has cheerfully and efficiently completed his duties as pilot. He hastaken part in many operational flights during which his resourcefulness and skilful airmanshiphave inspired great confidence in his crew. Fit. Sgt. J. K. WOLLEI, No. 61 Sqn.—This aiT-mjtn has t&ken part in many operational sorties, including attacks on numerous towns in Germanyand Italy. Whatever the dangers and difficulties over the target area he invariably remainedquietly and efficiently at his post, setting an ex- cellent example to less experienced members ofthe crew. Sgt. L. BIBD, No. 218 Sqn.—Sgl. Bird has takenpart in a large number of operational sorties and is now on a second tour of operational duty.Previously in February, 1941, wnen in Eritrea, he had been forced to leave his blazing aircraftby parachute and had been taken prisoner by the Italians, being released on the British occupationof Abyssinia. Resuming operational flying in June, 1942. Sgt. Bird destroyed an enemy nightfighter. Act. Fit. Sgt. F. W. T. HOUTLEDGE, No. 83Sqn.—Throughout his operational career Fit. Sgt. Routledge has shown outstanding ability and afine fighting spirit. He has taken part in attacks against the most heavily defended targets in Ger-many, including Berlin, Hamburg, Essen, Bremen and Duisberg. One night in January, 1943,during the return flight after attacking Berlin his aircraft was hit by fire from heavy grounddefences and two engines were put out of action. Later one of the two remaining engines began togive trouble and a forced alighting on the sea appeared imminent. In the most trying circum-stances of this hazardous flight this airman's calm behaviour, unerring judgment and technicalability were ol the utmost assistance to his cap- tain and contributed much to the safe return ofthe bomber to its base. Roll of Honour Casualty Communique No. 233. THE Air Ministry regrets to announce the fol-low icg casualties on various dates. The nextof kin have been informed. Casualties " in action " are due to flying operations against theenemy; "on active service" includes ground casualties due to enemy action, non-operationalflying casualties, fata-1 accidents, and natural deaths.Of the n^mes in this list 99 are second entries giving laier inforTrmtu n of casualties publisbedin earlier list*. Royal Air Force KILLED IN ACTION—Sgt. H. E. Andrews: LAC.D. V. Bull«n; Fit- Sgt. B. A. Clapson; Act. Sqn. Ldr. Viscount M. H. H. Olive; P/O. A. Eastwood;Sgt. W. Field; L.A/C. K. T. Franklin; P/O. K. C Horton; Sst, L. W. Hunt; L.A/C. H. V. Jopson;L.A/C. F. J. C. Keane; Sgt. J. I. 3d. Logan; SERVlc Sgt. A. E. Holding; Sgt, W. J. Hopkins; getJ. F. Killilea; Sgt. J. A. McKinstry; Fit Sat' T. I. R. Owen; P/O. B. G. Robinson; P/O P J)Smale; Sgt. J. R. btorey; Sgt. 1). C. Ward- Set' A. Waring PREVIOUSLY REPOBTED MISSING, NOW PM. SUMEJO KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt. N. Acton; 8«.A. Aldridge; P/O. A. A. Angel; Sgt. T. Barker1 Sgt. W. G. Bate; Sgt. J. W. A. Bennett; Sgt, GBlatherwick; Sgt. E. H. Boumphrey F/O A. J. L. Bowes; Sgt. TJ. E. T. Burfoi'd;"Flt Set"E. G. Burton; Sgt. A. M. Clarke; Sgt. A F p' Cursctt-Sutheriand; Fit Sgt. B. J. Davis; Art'Sqn. Ldr. L. H. Day D.F.C.; P/O. W. H. Day: Sgt. A. C. Ezra; Fit. Sgt. M. J. GIvnn; Sit E. C. lbbotson; P/O. D. W, Ilott; Sgt. E\ C. Iated:P/CL P. W. Kerry; Sgt. J. McOlearv; Sgt c' McGTough; Wiug Cdr. J. F. Mafjetl; Sgt.'T>. Morris;Sgt. J. D. Osbaldeston; Act. Fit. Lt. W. E. Perrin! Sgt. H. Price; Sgt. W. E. Pring; VIO. A ]J» (j'Sandcn; Wing Cdr. «. H. Sheeha-n; 3gi. J, B! Smith; P/O V. M. Smith; Fit. Sgt H KSprason; F/O. E. G. T. Symons; Set F C o' Tate; P/O. J. La R. Taylor; Sgt. W. A. Titcomb;Sgt. R. E. Tomlinswi; Fit. Sgt. A. J. R. Vine- berg; Sgt. J. H. Westgate. DIED OF WOUNDS OR INJURIES RECEIVED INACTION.—P/O. J. T. Clarke; Sgt. B. L. Crane; Sgt. 11. Shearer. MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION.—P/OL. H. I?. Binning; Set. V. Bxown; Sgt. W. E. Chamberlain; Sgt. E. W. L. Charlebois; Sgt. W. HClayton; Act. Sqn. Ldr. P. Goode; Sgt, F. A Hughes; P/O. W W. Kirkpatrick; Sgt L. MLack; Sgt. J. Misseldine; Sgt, V. Page; Fit Sgt F. A. Pearson; Sgt, A. C. Sharpe; Fit. Sgt. W.Tatlow; Sgt. C. V. Walkinshaw; Sgt. D. H. Yorke. MISSING.—P/O. E. 3. Almeroth; P/O. D IArthur; Sqn Ldr. M. Ballard; L.A/C L ' K Baughan; Sgt. F. D. Bell; Fit. Sgt. W. S. Berry-L.A/C. C. F. Briercliffe; Sqn. Ldr. D J. Brown- P/O. T. W. Challoner; Sgt. C. F. Chambers-L.A/C. B. A. Clemow: Sgt. T. B. Col well; P 0 T. A. Corr; Set. F. P. Crawford; P/O. J. M.Cremer; Sgt. J. Dickinson; Sgt. E. J. Drew; L.A/C. D. R. Evans; Sgt. P. G. Exton; L.A/CA. Fairhurst; Sgt. E. W. Foster; F/O. W. H Franklin; L.A/C. J. R. Frankpitt; Cpl. A.French; Sgt. L. J. Gait; Sqn. Ldr. C. F. Gibson, D.F.C.; Fit. Sgt. W. Hann; Sgt. J. H. Harris;Sgt. T. E. Hastings; P/O. J. Henderson; Sgt. H. E. Heodou; Sgt, E. Hodgson; P/O. F, Hol-land, Sgt. M. J. Hudson; Sgt. J. C. Insole; L.A/C. T. A. James; F/O. C. W. Johnstone; H. M. Biewert; Sgt. K. S. Smith; Sgt, J. H.Staples: Act. Fit. Lt. C. R. Strange; L.A/C. J. Sweeney; Sgt. C. J, W«ttott, PREVIOUSLY BEPOBTED MISSING. BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION, HOW PRESUMED KILLED INACTION.—Fit. Lt. R. B. Chadvrick: Sgi. V. .]. Coombs; P/O. T. B. Crowfoot; Sgt. F. W. Barley; L.A/C. . . ; / to;Sgt. H. Jowitt; Sgt. J. H. Kempton; P/O. A. J. Kingham; Sgt. M. W. MacKenzie; P O. G.McWffiiam; Fit. Lt. H. L. Madge; Sgt. T. Mairs; Sgt. W. M. Meiklejohn; Sgt. F. J. Mowles;L.A/C. D. S. Murray; L.A/C, J. McD. Nelson; Fit. Lt. D. J. W. Page; Fit. Sgt. J. S. Rigden;L.A/C. W. Riley; Fit, Sgt. R. R. S. Rolie; Fit. Lt. A. E. Prior; Sgt. H. Heddv: Sgt. H. J.Sharood; Set. A. C. Sixsmith; Sgt. J. E. Smith; Fit. Sgt. L. R. Smith; Fit, Lt. J. E. Soden; F/O.A H. Stanley; Sgt. F. W. Stannem; Son. T.rlr. W J. Stewart; Fit. Set. A. Stokes. D.F.M.; Fit.Sgt. D. E. Street; Sgt. W. A. Wainwright; Sgt. L. P. Ward; Sgt. D. C. Wilson; F/O. H. L. Wynne,D.F.M. KIIXED QK ACTIVE SERVICE.—Sgt. H. V.Adams; P/O. W. P. Bolton; Sgt. A. R. J. Burgess; Sgt. A. E. Clark; Sgt. T. R, Davis;Sgt. E. S. Evans: Sgt. E. Hall; W/O. .1. R. T. Air Marshal Sir J. E. A. Baldwin, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., Deputy A.O.C. in C, India, inspecting officer cadets of the IndianAir Force at a passing-out ceremony. On the right the pupils are parading in front of their D. H. Tiger Moths.
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