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MAY 27TH, 1943 FUG HT 565 No. 83 Sqn.—Fit. l*t. Ransotne has shown excep-tional enthusiasm to participate in operational flying. 'He has taken part in the majority of thelong distance 'flights to Italy and the Baltic, to- gether with the two raids on Berlin, on both ofwhich the target was only located by the out- standing navigational ability and determinationdisplayed by this officer. Act. Fit. Lt. A. J. SAVAGE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 88Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Savage has participated in many operational sorties, including a low-level attack onthe Ford Works at.Poissy, when the primary target was very severely hit; and an attack on the chemi-cal w.orks near Lille. Although a " screened " air gunner, Fit. Lt. Savage has volunteered for anumber of operations and his high conception of duty has teen an inspiration to other crews. Act. Sqn. Ldr. P. J. E. RITCHIE, NO. 143 Sqn.—This officer has completed much operational flying. On one occasion he led a formation ofaircraft acting as fighter escort to a force of tor- pedo-carrying aircraft. Enemy fighter oppositionwas encountered and in the ensuing combat. Act. Sqn. Ldr- Ritchie displayed skilful leadership infrustrating attempts by enemy fighters to interfere with the torpedo-carrying aircraft he wasescorting. Act. Fit Lt. N. L. SHOVE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 102Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Shove is a capable and determined squadron navigator who has taken part in attackson the majority of the enemy's most heavily de- fended targets in Germany and Italy. He also par-ticipated in the " 1,000" raids. Act. Fit. Lt. H. N. STUBBS, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R.,No. 9 Sqn. (since deceased).—Since being awarded the D.F.M. in September, 1940, this offi-cer has taken part in many further sorties. He also participated in the daylight raids on LeCreusot and Milan. Act. Fit. Lt. F. G. TiLLEB, R.A.F.V.R., No. 59Sqn.—Fit. lit. Tiller has taken part in many operational sorties since August, 1941. When onhis first mission he located and successfully bombed an enemy E-*boat. In November, 1942, in day-light he made a most determined attack on a German destroyer and U-boat in a French har-bour, despite intense opposition. Home on Two Engines Act. Fit. Lt. R. 8. WILLIAMS, NO. 51 Sqn.—This officer has completed many operational sorties, frequently encountering fierce opposition. On oneoccasion when detailed to attack . Lorient one engine failed, but Fit. Lt. Williams continued themission until the second engine showed signs of failing. On the return journey flying with twoengines only he was able to make a successful landing without causing further damage to his air-craft or injury to his crew. Act. Fit. Lt. D. R. O. WYNESS, R.A.F.V.R.,No. 50 Squ.—Fit. Lt. Wyness has completed his operational tour with great success He has par-ticipated in attacks against the majority of the most heavily defended targets in Germany andItaly, including the daylight raids on Le Cireusot and Milan, several times bringing back excellentphotographs. , F/O. H. L. BESFOED, R.A.F.V.R., No. 107 Sqn.—Since May, 1942, this officer has been employed as an observer and hi% coolness, resource andcourage have been of the greatest assistance to his pilot. In June, 1942, when on patrol over thesea, F/O. Besford was responsible for locating a dinghy, with the result that its four occupantswere rescued. Later in December, 1942, this offi- cer was navigator in the leading aircraft of aforce of bombers detailed to attack the Phillips Radio works at Eindhoven While crossing theDutch coast on the outward journey his aircraft struck a flock of seagulls, two_ of which cam©through the " perspex" and injured hia legs. At the same time the draught whisked his mapsaway. Confronted with the task of finding the route from memory, F/O. Besford encouraged hispilot to proceed and the mission was successfully completed. F/O. L. A. BOND, R.A.F.V.R., No. 88 Sqn.—This officer is a first-class navigator. He has participated in various forms of operational sor-ties, including smoke laying operations during the combined operation at Dieppe. F/O. Bond flewin the first " intruder" attack made in Boston aircraft, when, on June 25th, 1942, the airfieldat Haamsteed was attacked from a low level with great success. Recently this officer has taken partin a highly successful attack on the airfield at St. Omer, when the headquarters buildings anddispersed aircraft were bombed accurately from ft great height. F/O. P. K. BUELEY, No. 107 Sqn.—F/O. Burleyhas served with this squadron since May, 1942, and has on all occasions shown himself to be akeen and determined pilot both in low level-attacks and high level formation sorties. On two occa-sions he has flown his aircraft back to base when severely damaged by enemy fire. In the July,1943, in the face of intense and accurate anti- aircraft fire, this officer persevered with his attackon Sluiskill explosive works from roof-top height, with excellent results. Three days later he madeanother determined attack from 50 feet on an enemy airfield and released his bombs on thedispersal areas despite strong opposition. At Eindhoven, in December, 1942, with great, reso-lution, F/O. Burley led a number of aircraft in an attack on the Philips Radio Works, althoughhis observer's " perspex" had been damaged by birds "when crossing the Dutch coast .and all mapshad been lost. • T7O. G. CAMPBELL, NO. 88 Sqn.—Since * hisarrival at this squadron in February, 1942, this officer has completed many daring operationalmissions. During the combined operations at Dieppe on August 19th, 1942, he took part withgood effect. He also participated in the raid on Hie -Philips Works at Eindhoven, where he accom- SERVICE AVIATION plished the important task, of deputy leader ina most creditable manner, making his attack from roof top height. On a number of otheroccasions F/O. Campbell has' been deputy leader of formations, and once he led an attack on anarmed raider in the docks at Dunkirk. F/O. W. W. COLLEDGE, H.C.A.F., No. 405(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—F/O. Colledge wa.s captain of an aircraft detailed recently to complete an anti-submarine patrol. While so engaged he was attacked by Jour Ju 88s, and a running fightensued, which lasted 36 minutes. During the encounter one enemy aircraft was destroyed andtwo damaged. F/O. O. A. CUSSEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 161 Sqn.—F/O. Cussen has flown on operations since April, 1941. He has always pressed home hisattacks with the utmost determination, and has several times brought back excellent photographs. F/O. F. H. C. EFFOBD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 542Sqn.—This officer has been employed on recon- naissance duties Bince November, 1941. Whenthe German battleships were in Brest he made many successful sorties over the port, often iubad weather, and despite heavy opposition. F/O. Efford has. also flown on a number of sorties overtargets in the Ruhr, Bremen and Berlin. Re cently he has completed two highly successfuloperations over Kiel and North-West Germany. Sqn, Ldr. P. J. E. Ritchie, recently awarded the D.F.C. The official citation appears on this page. F/O. E. KEAUFFLING, R.A,F.V.R., NO. 50 Sqn.—Since April, 1942, F/O. Keauffling has flown on sorties against some of the enemy's most heavilydefended objectives, including some in Italy. He also took part in the daylight raids on Le Creusotand Milan, his crew bringing home many excellent photographs. F/O. T. R. MCDOUGALL, R.C.A.F., No. 420(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has a fine opera- tional record. He has taken part in attacksagainst Turin, Mannheim, Essen, Hamburg, Duis- berg, Cologne, Lorient and Stuttgart, besidesseveral daylight bombing raids and mine-laying sorties. On one occasion during an attack onHamburg F/O. McDougall's aircraft was heavily engaged by anti-aircraft fire for 40 minutes. Withgreat skill, despite the violent evasive action taken by his captain and adverse weather, this officernavigated the aircraft safely back to base. F/O R. MCKIMM, R.A.F.V.R., N«. 279 Sqn.—This officer has served in No. 279 Sqn. since November, 1941, and on several occasions hehas been in charge of detachments of aircraft. During November, 1942, F/O. McKimm took partin four successful searches for dinghies in the Bay of Biscay. A month later he located adinghy at night during a search lasting over six hours. F/O. D. 8. MARGACII, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 106 Sqn.—F/O. "Margach has completed 19 operational sorties, during which his accuracy in bomb-aiminghas been outstanding. He has- been engaged in attacks on a wide range of the enemy's objectives,and in a mining sortie, when he calmly laid mines only a very short distance from . a': warship. Thisofficer's steadiness and coolness in the face of the fiercest opposition ha've been demonstratedby the excellent photographs he has obtained. F/O. J. MABSHALL, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 7 Sqn.—This officer has at all times displayed a keenness and desire to engage the enemy which is mostpraiseworthy. His dependability and conscientious completion of his duties render him a valuablemember of air crew. F/O. R. N. RAYNE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 420(R.C.A.F.l Sqn.—This officer has participated in many bombing operations with much success. Hehas taken part in sorties over many heavily de- fended targets, including Essen, Cologne, Bremenand Duisberg, and also in the attacks on Rostock and the German warships while they were at•Brest. F/O. H. A. SCOTT, NO. 109 Sqn.—This officerbegan his operational career in the first month of the war in France. He served with a squadronflying Battles and fought throughout the Battle of France. His missions include both day andnight raids. F/O. G. B. TOLPUTT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 226 Sqn.—F/O. Tolputt joined the squadron in November, 1941. He has been engaged in a number otoperations, including shipping beats and searches, as well as several low level attacks. At Dieppehe completed smoke-laying sorties with success, and took part with credit in the attack on PhilipsWorks at Eindhoven. On some sorties F/O. Tolputt has acted as squadron fire controller. F/O. T. WALLACE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 489 Sqn.-F/O. Wallace has taken part in a large number of sorties, including attacks against shipping,offensive patrols and bombing raids. He has in- variably exhibited an intense desire to engagethe. enemy. F/O. W. J. WELLER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 102 Sqn.This officer has participated in many daring operational raids on such targets as Essen, Berlin,Hamburg and Bremen. His marked ability as a •pilot led to his appointment as an instructor atthe end of his tour of operational duties. P/O. J. C. BICKNELL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 226Sqn.—P/O. Bicknell is a cool calculating navi- gator. He has taken part in a large number olsorties, including five set searches, and has par- ticipated in several other operations. P/O. J. H. CRABB, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A F.|Sqn.—P/O. Crabb has displayed high qualities as a navigator, and it is largely due to his keennessand skill that his crew has consistently achieved good resultsP/O. W. D. CRIMMINS, R.C.A.F., No. 12 Sqn.— P/O. Crimmins is a most gallant gunner whosecheerful confidence, throughout his tour of opera- tional duty, has inspired a high standard ofmorale and courage" in his crew. P/O. T. DRING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 647 (R.A.A.F.)Sqn.—This officer is a most confident and cap- able wireless operator who has taken part inthirty-three operational sorties without wireless failure. He has set an extremely high standardof technical efficiency, both in the air and on the gIp"/O. C. C. A. FuCHg, R.A.F.V.R., No. 226 Sqn. (since deceased).—Since joining the squadron in•April; 1942, P/O. Fuchs has participated in a variety of operations by day and night, includ-ing searches, low-level sorties and offensive sweeps. P/O. J. A. HALL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqn.-P/O. Hall has taken part in a large number of sorties, many of which have been against theenemy's most heavily defended targets. He has on all occasions displayed initiative, keenness anddogged determination. ; Five on Essen P/O. H. G. HAHBOWEB, R.C.A.F., No. 101 Sqn.—During a tour of operations, which includes five attacks on Essen, his Aircraft has been attackedtwice by enemy night .fighters and on each occasion by skilful evasive action he has safelybrought his aircraft back. One night in February, 1943 this officer's aircraft was hit by a hevayshell and severely damaged. By superb airman- ship he flew the bomber back and effected »masterly crash landing, causing only minor in- - ''uries to himself and one member of the crew.' P/O. W. A. IHWIN, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 15 Sqn.— This officer has taken part in many operationalsorties with determination and courage. He has set a splendid example to all by his thorough-ness in pressing home his attacks, undeterred by difficulties or enemy opposition. P/O. F G. JACKSON, R.A.A.F., No. 460(R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—P/O. Jackson has shown con- siderable ability and skill- as an air bomber Hahas been outstanding in his keenness to ensure that by accurate and careful aiming his missionshould be successfully completed. P/O. C. C. JERBOMES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 218 Sqn.Since June. 1942, P/O. Jerromes has taken part in operational flying with much success. On oneoccasion in September, 1942. when on a sortie to Bremen, one engine in his aircraft failed beforethe Dutch coast was reached but with great determination this officer continued and completedhis mission successfully. Later in December, 1942. in a low-level attack. P/O. Jerromes1 air-craft was hit several times by fire from an enemy aircraft and one starbpard engine was rendereduseless. He took successful evasive action by diving from 4,000 to 600 feet, and after bomb-ing the target returned to base on three engines. P/O^ T. W LEWIS. R.C.A.F.. No. 106 Sqn.—P/Q. Lewis flew on his first operational sorties as air gunner and then qualified as an air bomber,in which capacity he has completed many more sorties, achieving good results. This officer hasparticipated in attacks against most of the heavily defended targets of the Ruhr, enemy naval portsand -Italian targets, and has also flown on several mining sorties and in the daylight raid on LeCreusot. He has frequently brought back excel- lent photographs.P/O W LYLE NO. 226 Sqn.—Since being with this squadron «P/O. Lyle has taken part intwenty-four operational sorties, including three low-level attacks. Recently he has been leadinghis squadron.
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