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JUNE 17TH, 1943 1 r. of unrraft lie has now. completed 22oaPr»tional sorties, during which his devotion to °,tv has been outstanding.du p% H. B. Rtnau. R.C.A.F.. No. 101 Sqn-rrhVmiehout his many operational sorties P,O. S,bin- has proved to be a navigator oi greathilitv resourcefulness and determination. p/O R.'SHEPHERrr, No. 57 Sqn-Since being l*A to this unit, this officer has completed?f successful operations, which have included a, Vvlieht raid on Milan and two on Berlin. Aswifeless operator, his work has been excep- ?W and he has at all times given the greatest FLIGHT ta P'.oT F SMITH IZFB., NO. 218 Bqn-VlQ Smith 'has participated in a large number i attacks against the enemy s most heavilfft^ded targets. In November, 1942, he was i tailed for an operation at Genoa. When near-w the target area the starboard engine of his ° crVft failed but with great tenacity he pressed•f' nd successfully completed his mission. Anth later his aircraft was attacked five toes bv a Ju. 83 on the way to the target De-mte the severe damage sustained P/O. Smith rontinued released his bombs on the target, and• • i—-i- *o base. E, R.C.A.F., No. 78 Sqn.—This grjKt thf rr &ms&& including two against Berlin. Greatest Enthusiasm p/O C H. STEWABT, R.A F.V.IJ... No. 78 Sqn-This officer has always shown the greatest enthu- siasm in the execution of his duties, producingresuHs of the highest order. Some of his attacks have been' against the most heavily defended ar|VDGVV THOMSON, K.N.Z.A.F.. No. 218 Sqn. p/o' Thomson has "been llying on operationsoince May. 1942. In September, 1942, he was captain"f an aircraft which was severely damagedduring an attack on a lareet in the Ruhr. 1 e «nite difficulty in controlling the aircraft, tiepassed home his attack and made a sale return V/IT'G WAKE, R A.F.V.R.. No. 15 Sqn.-Throughout a number of operational missions to distant and strongly defended targets, such asTurin, Berlin and Stuttgart, P/O. Ware's keen- ness tenacity and courage have been an inspira-tion to all in the squadron P/O H. WEBSTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn -P/6 Webster has proved to be a most success- ful captain oi aircraft, possessing the coolest tie- SERVICE AVIATION officer escorted tiic damaged aircraft en the re-turn flight until its pilot was compelled to bririR it down on to the-sea. F/O. Harvey flew on andlanded at an airfield and then set out again as the navigator of an aircraft of the Air/Sea RescueService in an endeavour to find his eomraoe. During an operational flight one day in April.1943. F/'O. Harvey observed the crew of a bomber afloat in their dinghy. As the result of the in-formation supplied by him, the crew were subse- quently picked up. Tlic same afternoon he tookpart in a successful attack on a ship off Brest. F/O. D. R. MARTIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 276 Sqn!—In Air/Sea Rescue operations this officer has dis- played great gallantry and skill. This was wellillustrated on one occasion when he brought his aircraft down on to a rough sea at night, by theaid of flares, and picked up a pilot who had been adrift in his dinghy for nearly eight days. Threedays earlier he picked up three airmen who were adrift in the sea.F/O. V. E. RAW. R.A.F.V.R., No. 609 Sqn.— This officer has achieved excellent results in at-tacks on rail installations in Northern France and Belgium, immobilising seventeen locomotives.Recently he took part in two attacks on enemy shipping, obtaining good results. P/O G. C. CREW, R.A.F.V.R., No. SO Sqn.—One night in April, 1943. this officer captained an aircraft detailed to attack Rostock. I'n theoutward flight his aircraft was hit bv anti-air- ^O^VYOU^NO. 102 Sqn.~On a largenumber of occasions, when acting as captain oi aircraft W/O. Younger has had outsUnding sur-cess in locating and bombing his target. H]» long and distinguished record has rhcluded raulson Be?Un Essen and other strongly defended targets and he has secured many valuable photo-bi fSgTctSW/0JiMcfSH0K.N, R.C.A.F., No. 156Sqn-As captain of aircraft, W/O. Horan has participated in a large number oi operational sor-ties. At all times he has shown great deter- mination and skill in pressing home his .attack*,often in the face of intense opposition from ground defences and enemy fighters. \ct W/O J 11. A. MARCOTTE, RCA.I'., No.425 IRC AF I Sqn.—W/O. Marcotte has taken part '£. Urge dumber of operational sortiesagainst targets iu Germany and the Middle hast. These operations include attacks on targets inBerlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Essen. He•• has also participated in several minelaying operationsmaking all these attacks with consistent skill 645 delciidetl targets, including Turin and (,enoa.Fit, Sgt. F. A. STEVUNS, No. 74 (N.^.l Sljn.— Fit Sgt Stevens has completed a large number ofoperational sorties. An extremely competent wire- less •operator, h? has always displayed grmcourage, deteiminati' n and devotion to duty. Fit S»t C. F STEWART, NO. 36 Sqn.—Ht. S41.Stewart has completed a large number of sorties against enemy targets. His skill and daring s« a,gunner in defence of his aircraft have been a source ot great confidence to the rest of his crew.In evading strong ground defences and, enemy 'eaichlights his commentaries, coolly and accu-rately delivered, have also been of great assistance 'Vlfsgf H^ St^AM, H.O.A.P., No. 70 Sqn -This'airman'has taken part in many operational sorties, and has at all times shown doterminaUcnof the highest order. He has recently been en- gaged on attacks against some of the mostheavily defended targets in (Jtrmany, and Has secured some excellent photographs ...'a,,. Fit Sgt. E II. THOMAS, R.U.A.F . No. 218 Sup.-Fit' Sgt. Thomas, as bomb aimer, has consis- tently shown the greatest keenness and determina-tion to place his bombs accurately on the target. This airman has taken part in attacks on manyof the enemy's most heavily defended areas dis- playing exceptional coolnees in the face of ti.*fiercest opposition. He'has secured some ox.i-lUnt PhFHgf£t W V TBASK. R.C.A.F., No. 10 Sqn - Fit Het Trask is a worthy member of a very tuccessfuf crew which has the best photographs ?ecord in the squadron Fit. Sgt. Trask. h» U «part in attacks on a wide range of targets, mcliul ing Berlin, IMrin, Lorient, St. ISazaire, and manyothef heavily defended areas Ills »»«qw determination to bomb the objective and prove niawork by photographic results has been outstanding. Fit. Sgt. W. J. WILKINSON; "No. 207' 8qn.:.VThroughout his operational career, Ft, Sgt. .\\ il- kinson" has displayed outstanding eHieicncy andhe has made-the maximum use of every oppor "unity to attack the enemy. On one o«-asI°n-wh4 attacking Mannheim, his a'r"a't xtr. sv,a* damaged by anti aircraft fire. In spite of extremedifficulty in controlling it. Fit. S»t. 'Vi.^i S the aircraft SHCcess uUy to base and landr,.!without mishap. This airman has taken p»r: ID all the recent major operations, including the: aaylight raids'on Mi'lan and Le Crensot The heavy opposition encountered has never >" a"y "**deterred him from producing successful results which have frequently been confirmed by photo- h Aet W/O H. J L PETO, NO. 35 Sqn-W/O.Peto W taken part in a large number ol opera- tional sorties aeam?t the most important targetsin Germany, Italy and occupied territory, and bv hu ability is sir gunner has on several occasionsmaterially assistedF iu the successful completion ol his missions. n ,„„. v. ,no Fl. Lt. J. A. ATKINSON, R.AJ.V.R NO. 609Sqn.-This officer has taken part in 45 sort lev In a sortie in January, 1943, he destroyed aF.w. 190. On another occasion, in February. 1343. he engaged an enemy bomber 'n e*tremelyadverse weather. Later in the month he shot down an enemy aircraft after a, long £""«»•• Fit. Lt. C. MoL. MAOWOOD, R.C.A.F., NO 403(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.-In April, 1943, this officer was engaged in escorting a bomber force during anoperational sortis. Much fighter opposition v-as encountered and, in the ensuing combats i it. ••t-Mag wood shot down two ei»W«5™ftm cose previous day he engaged a F.W. 190 trom cwserange and his accurate fire caused the enemy air craft to disintegrate in the air. Fit. Lt. Magwood has completed fifty-one sorties. Act. Fit. Lt. J. J. LYNCH, RAFV.^-,N°in!tvSqn.-Act. Fit. Lt. Lynch has completed ninety ..even sorties, including many sweeps and fighterbomber operations over Sicily. He has organised and led many sorties over areas in. »»"* tn£enemy was expected to be very active and on : three such operations, he destroyed a total oifour enemy aircraft. In one lo,w-leTe.1 ^?/"/ attack. Fit. Lt. Lynch destroyed a locomotivewhile on the return flight he shot down an enemy air transport by machine gun nre. F/O. P. HARVEY. R A.F.V.R.. No. 263 EWn(since reported missing).-This officer hataKen. part in twenty-six sorties during wmen smful attacks have been made on sJ»PPine a"u raU.railway installations. During an attack ™ » '^ way installation, an aircraft o! the formationwhirh F/O. Harvey was flying was hit oy ami aircraft fire. Displaying great determination, tni AWARDED THE D S.O. : Wing Commander T. F. D. Morgan, D.F.C. and Bar, has 17 E.A. to his credit. The citation appears on the previous page. -rail fire Although some of the " instruments Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)i rudderSuf^B^Sln^ ircraft. As no »»««"" t t0 investigate ;ar gunner, the navigator weni fa gFlthSSEt. P. WOODS, No. 51 Bqn.-Over a loop period Fit Sgt. Woods has displayed outstandingabiity as a wireless operator/air gunner, and has attacked the most heavily defended targets inEurope including Berlin, Hamburg and Essen. He has'also "erved in the Middle East, and parti-cipated in the Greek campaign. Skilful Engine Handling SFit t B. N, NO. 83 Sqn.-This air- tance target required the "'S^..^"1^",. •£(" UFrit Set G. B. BBADLEV, No. 35 Sqn - dAt°' Sgt L T. COOPER. No. 83 Sqn-On one "No 76 Sqn.-As navigator, 8«t. blslti n.-Sgt. Bode ba, Distinguished Flying Medal w" * __- _ „ >rv,;, airman h<>s targets. lB0.ud,nB Berlin. _ TTwBCHUROHNo 78 8qn.-Tl,i9 air *un- ha?' dtaplweTbotl. skill and resource of •
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