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674 FLIGHT JUNE 24TH, 1943 SERVICE AVIATION Fit. Sgt. F. R. ZULATJF. KC.A-.P.. No. 78 Sqn.~A highlv efficient bomb aimer, he has consistently displayed great determination ami courage in press-ing home his attacks on some ol the enemy's most heavily defended targets. Act. Fit. Sgt, P. E. TURNER, NO. 7 Sqn -Fit.Sgt. Turner is a most trustworthy member of air crew. Throughout many operational sorties overstrongly defended areas in Germany he has been of great assistance to his captain. Sgt. S. W. ARCHER. NO. 97 Sqn.—Sgt. Archer,as flight engineer, has taken part in attacks on targets at Essen, Berlin and tjie majority of theother most heavily defended objectives in Ger- many. He has also flown on long-distance ranison Italy. Sgt. T. A. ARMSTRONG, NO. 49 Sqn.—Althougha fully ' trained navigator, Sgt. Armstrong has executed his task as an air bomber with thorough-ness and efficiency, displaying a marked aptitude for placing hit bombs correctly on the target asshown by excellent photographs obtained. Sgt. R. H. BALDWIN, NO. 10 Sqn.—Sgt. Baldwin'saircraft has twice been very badly damaged bv enemy fighters, and on several other occasions hasreturned on three engines, but he has always remained unruffled however hazardous the circum-stances. Sgt. W. J. BAIX. NO. 49 Sqn.—As air gunner,Sgt. Ball has taken part in operations against all the important German and Italian targets, andalso In the daylight attacks on Le Creusot and Milan. His prompt and efficient commentaries onenemy gunfire hare often enabled his captain to take immediate evasive action. On one occasionwhen returning from Stuttgart the aircraft de- scended to a very low level and effectively attackedtwo large trains. Sgt. 0. E. BOSWEIX, No. 49 Sqn.—A map readerof great skill and experience, and a most deter- mined air bomber. Sgt. Boswell hae completeda large number o( operational sorties, including attacks on targets in the Ruhr, Essen. Berlin andHamburg. He also took part in the daylight attack on Le Creusot and Milan. Sgt. A. W. E. CARTWRIGHT, No. 106 Sqn —Sgt, Cartwright has taken part in operations at times penetrating as far as Poland. His opera-tional missions have included the " 1.000 bomber " raids, many sorties over the Ruhr, andthe daylight raids on Milan and ifetAxig. On several occasions he has flown as photographicoperator and has secured excellent pictures of bombing raids.Sgt. A. CHAI»NON. No 97 Sqn.—Sgt. Channon Italy.Sgt. R. G. COLE, NO. 49 Sqn.—When making a low-level attack, recently, on a target in Ger-many, the aircraft was badly damaged bv anti- aircraft fire. Three of Ihe crew were injuredand the flying instruments put out of action. By his ingenuity and efficiency, however. Sgt:Cole was able to improvise repairs with the aid of rubber tubing, wire apd pins, which enabledthe aircraft to make a sale landing by night. Sgt. W. A COLSON. No. 9 Sqn.—Bsr't. Colsontook part in the daylight raw's on Le Oreusot and Milan, and in attacks on all the more heavilvdefended areas in Germanv. Sgt. P. DEVISE. NO. 15 Sqn.—Sgt. Devine isemployed as rear gunner of a heavy bomber air craft. and in this capacity has invariablyacquitted himself with skill and outstanding Sqn. Ldr. D. Iveson, who has seen service from Norway to the Middle East, now has a Bar to his D.F.C. coo rage. On a recent sortie he shot down anenemy aircraft. Sgt. C. H. DOSWELI. No. 9 Sqn.—As flight engineer, ggt, rj oswe]] j^s completed a large num-ber of operational sorties. He has attacked the majority of the most heavily defended- and dis-tant targets in Europe. Sgt. F. W. DOUGLAS, NO 78 Sqn.—Sgt.Douglas has taken part in many operational sorties. An extrcniely able Sight engineer, hehas consistently displayed the greatest coolness and devotion to duty.Sgt. C. E. FRANKLIN, NO. 49 Sqn.—Undeterred by adverse weather, enemy fighter and groundopposition. Sgt. Franklin has displayed a marked determination and precision to lmate and bombhis targets, 'often necessitating several runs over the target area.Sgt. E. G. GIBBS, No. 76 Sqn.—As renr gunner, Sgt. Gibbs has flown OH a large number of opera-tional sorties. He took part in a low-level attack on Flensburg, despite intense enemy opposition,and has also attacked such heavily defended targets as Wilhelmsftaven. Hamburg, the Ruhrand Berlin. Set. B. A. GUMBLFY, R.N.Z.A.F.. No. 49 Sqn.—This airman has completed a large number of operational sorties within a comparativelyshort time. His missions have been attended with a considerable measure of success.Sgt. W. F. GUY, NO. 97 Sqn.—This airman has completed numerous operational sorties over suchstrongly defended targets as Berlin and Essen. He has also flown as wireless operator-air gunneron long-range attacks, on Gdvnia and Italian industrial centres.Sgt. G. E. IRONS, NO. 78 Sqn.-This airman has completed 26 operational sorties, several ofwhich have been ovei the most heavily defended areas of Germany.Sgt. J. H. JONES, NO. 78 Sqn.—Sgt. Jones has participated in a large number of operationalsorties, often in the face of intense enemy oppo- sition. , "Sgt. J. F. JORDAN. NO. 97 Sqn—This airman has completed numerous operational missionsover heavily defended German and Italian tar- getsHgt. W. KER*, NO. 106 Sqn.—Sgt. Kerr has participated in attackB against many of theenemy's most important and heavily defended targets, including Bremen, Dusseldorf. Kassel.Munich, Essen and Berlin. He has also flown on operations against Italian targets and onminine sorties. One night in August, 1942. when Sgt. Kerr's aircraft was attacked by a Ju 88: hisprompt and ar-corai*. fir** frustrated the attack. Outstanding Efficiency Sgt. J. H. LEWIS, NO. 10 Sqn.-Throughouthis operational career, he exhibited outstanding efficiency as a navigator, and never failed toguide his aircraft straight to the target and back to base. Although on several occasions hisaircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire, and on one occasion was attacked by six enemyfighters, Sgt. Lewis continued -to display cheer- fulness, confidence and great keenness for opera-tions. He has frequently secured good photo- graphs. Sgt. K. LYONS. R.A.A.F.. No. 50 Sqn.—SinceSgt. Lyons was posted to this squadron he has taken part in operations over many very heavily-defended areas in enemy territory. In October, 1942, he participated effectively in the daylightraids on Le Creusot and Milan. Sgt. A. R. MCALHONE, NO. 97 Sqn.—This air-man has completed three raids on Berlin, and has attacked Italian industrial centres severaltimes. Other targets have included very strongly defended objectives in the Ruhr and "WesternGermany. Sgt. F. MARTIN, NO. 97 Sqn.—As air gunner,he has completed a large number of raids, many of which have been attacks on Essen and otherheavily defended objectives in the Ruhr. He has also taken part in long-distance sorties to Italiancentres and to Gdynia and Berlin. Sgi. F-. A. MORRIS, NO. 49 Sqn.—Sgt. Morristook purt, as air bomber, in daylight attacks on the ScliQrnhorst and Gneizenau, and in theraids on Le Creusot and Milan. He also parti- cipated in the " 1.000 bomber " raid on Cologneand in other attacks «n heavily defended German targets.Sgt. H. E. PEARCE, NO. 44 Sqn.—Sst. Pearce has at all times shown a very high standardof efficiency as a bomb aimer. He lias also obtained some excellent photographsFit. Sgt. J. PASS, NO. 49 Sqn.—This airman has completed 19 operational sorties, includingtwo daylight attacks on Le Creusot and Osna- brock. On one occasion, when serious cotfiriasstnrable developed, his fine technical skill enabled • the navigator to continue on the course andsuccessfully complete the mission. Sgt. C. OUINE, No. 10 Sqn.—Although his air-craft has been damaged by anti-aircraft fire on several occasions, once returning with twenty-eight holes in the fuselage, this airman has always remained completed Tjnrnffled. In Novem-ber, 1942, the aircraft in which Sgt. Qnine was returning from Genoa crashed and he was draggedout ol the blazing -wreckage in a dazed condition suffering Jrom burns to head and hands.Sgt. E. A. ROBERTS, NO. 61 Sqn.—As air bomber he has participated in raids on Berlin, Hamburg,1'ssen and Bremen, as well as attacks on many important targets in Italy. Many of these havebeen completed in Ihe face, of heavy opposi- tion but, undeterred by danger. Sgt. Roberts hason numerous occasions, seemed valuable photo- graphs.Sgt.. \V. ROBINSON. No. 10 Sqn.—Throughout all his sorties he has been an able and iffiijcmflight engineer. Though on several occasions his aircraft has returned in a badly damaged con- A Bar to his D.F.C. has been awarded to Fit. Lt. J. H. Kenny. dition, he has continued to operate with unflag-ging enthusiasm. Sgt. A. H. BUDOE, No. 49 Sqn.—Sgt. Rndge hastaken part in a large number of sorties over enemy territory, including some o£ the mostheavily defended targets such as Berlin, Dussel- dorf, Hamburg and Essen. Oil one occasion,while his Aircraft Was illuminated by searchlights and his captain was devoting his energies tocombatting this menace, they were attacked by » night fighter. Faced with this double hazardSgt. Hudge calmly and efficiently frustrated the .>Marker at the Bamc time assisting and directinghis captain and thus enabHhg Uie aircrali to complete the sortie and return safely to base. Sgt. W. T. TROTMAN, NO. 78 Son.—As bombaimer Sgt. Trotman has completed a large number of sorties, some of which have been against themost heavily defended targets in Germany. In- variably he has shown gretit perseverance -andcoolness in the face of the enemy and has ob- tained some excellent photographs.Set. P. WALXEB, NO. 78 Sqn.—Sgt. Walker, a» flight engineer, has taken part in operationalsorties against targets in Italy and some of the most heavily defended areas in Germany.Sgt. H. L. WALTERS, NO. 49 Sqn.—This airman has taken part in a large number of operationalsorties, including attacks on the heavily defended targets of the Ruhr and Berlin. As air gunnerhe also participated in the daylight raids on Le Creusot and Milan. On one occasion hi? air-craft was engaged by searchlight and ground de- fences and badly damaged. Most of the crew wereinjured and a large portion of the rear of the air- crait was blown away. Despite this Sgt. Walterscontinued calmly to .man his guns.. thus playing a large part in the safe return of the aircraft tobase. Sgt. W. C. WHITE, NO. 49 Sqn.-Sgt. White hastaken part in attacks over Germany, French and Italian targets proving a particularly capable anddetermined member of his crew. Roll of Honour Ceuunlty Communiqui No. 244.THE Air Ministry regret* to announce the fol- lowing casualties on various dates. T3ic nextof kin have been informed. Casualties " in rctio*v" are due to flying operations against the enemy;" on active service" includes ground casualties due to enemy action, rton-operatiana! flying <;mta.l-ties, fatal accidents and natural deaths. Of the names in this list 100 are senoivd entriesgiving later information of casualties published in earlier lis.s. Royal Air Force KILLED IN ACTION—F/O. J. C. W. Walter. . PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. BELIEVED KILLED IN ACTION, NOW PRESUMED KILLED INACTION.—Act. Fit. Lt. J. W. BocJtstone; Fit. Lt. H. Connolly; Sgt. K. D. Downing; Sgt. H. W.Johnson; Sgt. P. V. Parry; Sgt. K. J. Smith; Sgt. S. 8. Waldman. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. NOW PRE- SUMED KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt. N. F. Axlord;Sgt. L. E. Billings; Sgt. W. G. Bond; Sgt. .1. E. Burley; Sgt. V. J. A. Butler; Sgt. W. E. Cham-bers; 8gt. V. Comer; Sgt. B. C. Confait; P/O. C. Cresswell; Act. Sqn. Ldr W. T. Davies,D.F.C.; P/O. S W. Dodge; Sgt. H. Doughty; F.'O. F. K. Doyle; Sgt. J. R. Elliott; Fit Sgt,1,. S. Franklin; Fit. Sgt. T M. Gray; Sgt. R. G. Greenman; Sgl J. K. Gregory; FH. Sgt. L.<; randy; Act. Fit. Lt. W. J. E. Hasser; 1' O. "C. C. lTendlcy-Cross; Act. Fit. Lt. T.Ilindle; F/O. (!. (.'. Honey, D.F.C.; Sttt. E. Jack-on; Ssct K. II. Kerry; Sgt. K. N.Killbv; F'O. R. W. Lawrence; Sfi. II. J. LovecVay; A/C.l H. K. McOombic; L.A,C. Ci. Mi-L.
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