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JULY IST, 1943 FLIGHT sorties. During the period of his command the•iouadron lias had many successes. Sqn. Ldr. G. HALL, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 61gqn.—Since the award of the D.F.C. tliis officer lias completed a further number of operationalsorties. He has constantly obtained successful photographs of the target area, and good reportsof the result of Ins bombing, which have proved of immense value in assessing the results of the „„_. -dr. P. WARD-HUNT, D.F.C.. R.A.F.O., No.106 Sqn.—Since the award of the D.F.C. in Janu- ary, 1941, Sqn. Ldr. Ward-Hunt has completeda large number of operational sorties. He recently participated in a number of successful bombingraids, including one on Berlin. In March, 1943, he took part in raids on Essen, where, undeterredby fierce opposition, he pressed home his attacks with resource and determination, obtaining a use-ful photograph on the second occasion. He has also participated in successful mining sortiesin the Baltic. Act. Sqn. Ldr. F. H. BOWDEN, D.F.C.,K.A.F.V.R., No. 423 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Bowden has completed a further number of opera-tional sorties since being awarded the D.F.C. On one occasion when detailed for an attack onLorient, he made six runs over the target to drop •i bomb which had failed to release. Act. Sqn. Ldr. G. W. ON. FlSHEB, O.B.E.,D.F.C., No. 101 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Fisher was awarded the D.F.C. in February, 1941, and sincethen has completed many operational sorties. In February, 1943, by his prompt action and fear-lessness, he succeeded m extricating a crew from a burning aircraft, though he knew the petroltanks were likely to explode at any moment. In the air his missions included sorties againstsuch heavily defended targets as Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin, and Tripoli and Benghazi inthe Middle East. Act. Sqn. Ldr. G. W. GILPIN, D.F.C..R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn.—Since the award of the / D.F.C. this officer has taken part in numerousi operational sorties. Sqn. Ldr. Gilpin's fine leader- * ship and the excellent co-operation of his crew-has enabled him to drive off night fighters on four occasions. On one of his missions his aircraftwas attacked twice by single fighters and later by ttfo enemy aircraft working together. His con-trol of the aircraft was such that his gunners were able to engage the enemy, and one fighter divedaway with black smoke pouring from it. In spit*' of a fire in his own aircraft, caused by a cannonshell, Sqn. Ldr. Gilpin flew the bomber safely to base and madp a anod lauding. Act. Sqn. Ldr. D. IVESOK, D-F.C.. R.A.F.V.R.—This officer has completed % long and successful tour of operations. He took part in the daylightraids against the German battle cruisers at Brest in December. 1941, and was awarded the D.F.C.for his part in the attack on the enemy naval base at Trondheim in April, 1942. Since then Sqn.Ldr. Iveson has taken part in numerous sorties over targets in Germany and the Middle East.On one occasion he skilfully led a section in a daylight raid on Heraklion, and after securing ex-cellent photographs withdrew without his aircraft gAliftving sustained any serious damage. On another occasion he made a successful low-level attack engun emplacements. Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. A. V. GASCOYNE-CECIL, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R.. No. 61 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in numerous operational sorties sinoe th*1award of the D.F.C. Many of these sorties--have been against such strongy defended targets asBerlin, Lubeck, Essen and Spezia. Fit Lt. K. U TEW, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 97Sqn.—This officer has now completed a second tour of operations. His sorties have includedattacks on Berlin. Essen, Hamburg and other heavily defended German centres. He has com-pleted sorties since being awarded the D.F.C. Act. Fit. Lt. W. W. BOYLSON, D.F.C.,R.A.A.F., No. 7 Sqn.—This officer has a eonsis tent record of successfully completed operationsover a long period. Since being awarded the D.F.C'., Fit. Lt. Boylson has participated innumerous operational sorties. Act. Fit. Lt. W. H. JONES. D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R.No. 7 Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Jones has taken part in many attacks against the enemy's most heavily defende 1and distant targets. His very high sense of duty, combined with the qualities of cool courage andtkterminaition, have resulted in many successes. Act. Fit. Lt. H. SHAPIRO, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., No.7 Sqn.—A conscientious and reliable navigator, this officer has always executed his tasks in a\rry commendable manner, while his untiring efforts have played no small part in the successesachieved. Act. Fit. Lt. K. MT;NRO, D.F.C., R.A.A.F.. No.10 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C. in November, 1942, this officer has completed a fur-ther number of operational sorties. On one occa- , sion his aircraft was attacked simultaneously bya Fw 190 and a Me 110. The Me 110 was shot down, and by skilful evasive action the attack ofthe Fw 190 was frustrated. Act. Fit. Lt. H. G. WHITEHEAD, D.F.C..R.A.F.V.R., No. 44 8f>n.—This officer has com- pleted his second tour of operations in command<'t a flight of heavy bombers. On one occasion shortly after taking off for a distant target oneengine failed. In spite of low cloud and the length of the flight. Fit. Lt. Whitehead persistedin his mission and accomplished it successfully. On the return flight a second engine failed, butby skilful airmanship he brought his aircraft »nd • •rew safely back t(> base. Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Group Capt. R. A. C. CARTER, D.S.O.. No.103 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.S.O. Group Capt. Carter has participated in a number ofoperational sorties over enemy territory, including attacks on target; at Aachen, Essen, Uaniburg and Mannheim. He has obtained some excellentphotographs. Wing Cdr. D. A. R. BRADSHAW, R.C.A.F.. No.420 Sqn.—This officer has a splendid record both as an operational pilot and as a squadron com-mander. Wing Cdr. Bradshaw has taken part in many operational sorties to difficult targets andthrough adverse weather, always completing his tasks in an exemplary manner. Act. Wing Cdr. J. C. CLAYDON, NO. 90 Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Claydon has completed a large number of operational sorties, including attacks againstsome of the most heavily defended enemy targets. He has aiso participated in many mine-layingoperations. Act. Wing Cdr. I!. A. REDDICK, A.F.C., No. 101Sqn.—This officer has shown exceptional qualities of leadership and initiative as squadron com-mander and has also taken part in frequent operational sorties with courage, skill and deter-mination. Act. Wing Cdr. D. W. M. SMITH, NO. 428(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Smith has completed a large number of operational shorties, ten of thembeing daylight raids. He is an ideal leader and his cheerful courage and unselfishness haj«^'W!eTr~a great factor in the squadron's succe$a\ Act. Wing Cdr. R. C. A. WADDELL. R.C.A.F.,No. 400 Sqn.—This officer flew during the Dieppe combined operations and since has taken part inmany operational sortU*. including a number of anti-shipping patrols/ On one occasion Itrated far over Frajice, where he V motive, and returned with a« cxeellable report. j Act. Sqn. Ldr./Ei(*LLI.YEALL>,464 (R.A.A.F.) %$£-$< %, Ldr. pleted numerou:them as flight displayed keennof an exceptioi Fit. Lt. F. B. Sismore, D.F.C. (Wing Cdr. Reynolds' navigator), now has the D.S.O. The official citation appears on the opposite page. Act. Sqn. Ldr. T. C. COOKE, A.F.C., D.F.M.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 214 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many attacks, some of them on the moststrongly defended targets in Germany. During an attack on the Ruhr in May, 1942, Sqn. Ldr. Cookeskilfully evaded five determined attacks by enemy night fighters. Later, while operating over Bre-men, his aircraft was severely damaged by the enemy ground defences and a petrol pipe wassevered. Despite this damage, Sqn. Ldr. Cooke flew the aircraft safely to base. Act. Sqn. Ldr. .1. L. SAVARD, R.C.A.F., No. 425(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Savard has taken part in numerous operational sorties, many against themost heavily defended enemy targets. He has throughout demonstrated his courage on opera-tions, beins most keen to participate in attacks against strongly defended objectives. Fit. Lt. .1. W. BISHOP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 420(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has completed all his operations in a skilful and determined mannerOn one occasion, when flying at very low level during a bombing sortie, Fit. Lt. Bishop's aircraftwas illuminated by searchlights. With great skill lie fthot out three searchlights in rapid succession,,thtia enabling his captain to extricate the air- craft from a perilous situation. Fit. Lt. D. H. L. FARMER. NO. 21 Sqn.—Thisofficer has had a long and distinguished opera- tional record/which has included raids on manydifficult targets both in Europe and the Middle East.Fit. Lt. W. T. GRJtY, D.F.M., No. 50 Sqn.-In addition to attacks on the enemy's most heavilydefended German targets. Fit. Lt. Gray took part in the successful daylight raids on Le Creusot andMilan. Fit. Lt. J. L. MuNBO, R.N.Z:A.F., NO. 97 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in numerous opera- tional flights, many of them against the mostheavily defended German and Italian targets. He has invariably pressed home his attacks with greatcourage and determination. Fit. Lt. J. WARREN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 487 (N.Z.ISqn.—Fit. Lt. Warren has taken part in a num- ber of operational missions, including the com-bined operations at Dieppe and the low level attack on the Philips Works at Eindhoven. Afterhe completed ten operations he was wounded in the leg. »• Fit. Lt. G. A. WILSON, NO. 487 (N.Z.) Sqn.—A thoroughly efficient, enthusiastic and deter- mined navigator, this officer has participated inmany operational sorties. Throughout a long period of operational flying he has set a splendidexample. Two Tows of Duty Fit. Lt. E. C. JCWOOD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 50,n.—Fit. Lt. VJirod has completed two tours of tional dunes as bomb aimer. Many of hissorties hav^ffncludedu attacks on the most heavily _ ntres in Germany and Italy. Fromhas secured many valuable photographs. cember. 1942, Fit. Lt. Wood took part inlevel raid on a target in North West Ger- dtiring which he made five runs over thebefore dropping his bombs. Fit. Lt. R. ADAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61An outstanding navigator. Fit. Lt. Adams rticipated in a large number of operationalsortils, including the daylight raid on Le Creusot. ' ft. Fit. Lt. L. S. ANDERSON, R.C.A.F., No.(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Anderson has always pjftssed home his attacks with great vigour anddetermination, and has secured many excellent photographs. He has completed operational mis-sions against practically every heavily defended enemy target, including Hamburg, the Ruhr,Cologne and Bremen, in addition to two sorties to Italian objectives and several niinelayingoperations. Act. Fit. Lt. J. BAKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35Sqn.—During the many night operations this officer has been engaged upon, his work as navi-gator has been conspicuous for Us skill anU determination. He has guided his captain throughthe enemy defence Co release his bombs with unvarying accuracy, achieving excellent results. Act. Fit. Lt. T. W. BLAIR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Blair has completed a very large number of operational sorties, during which hehas attacked such heavily defended targets as Berlin, Essen, Hamburg, Bremen and Cologne.On one occasion, during -a daylight attack on Danzig, despite appalling weather, he successfullyguided his pilot to the target and safely back. On at least two other occasions, when his air-craft was illuminated by searchlights and hit by anti-aircraft fire, this officer's able assistanceenabled his pilot to complete the mission suc- cessfullv and obtain some excellent photographs.Act. Fit. Lt. K. BLVTII, R.A.F.V.R., No. 78 Sqn.—In spite of the claims of this officer's dutiesas squadron navigator officer, he takes part in operational sorties on every possible occasion.This skilled and courageous observer has taken part in sorties against Cologne and Essen, andother strongly fortified targets, with outstanding Act. Fit. Lt. W. H. A. BRADSHAW, R.A.F.V.R.,No. 487 (N.Z.) Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Bradshaw has com- pleted numerous operational missions, both fromthis country and in North Africa. He has a long and distinguished record of tasks success-fully accomplished-, which have included sorties to Cologne and heavily defended enemy targetsin occupied France. He has also taken part in many seas sweeps off the Norwegian coast.Act. Fit. Lt. H. G. CANNON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 196 Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Cannon has flown «n operationssince May, 1940, and is now on his second tour of operational duty. He has completed a largenumber of successful sorties, many of which have been against the enemy's most heavily defendtdtargets. In July, 1940, this officer's aircraft was attacked by three twin-engined enemy fighters.He remained cool and efficient, shooting down one attacker Act. Fit. Lt. C. V. CIANO. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 57Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Ciano, as captain of aircraft, has taken part' in many operational sorties againststrongly defended targets in Germany. On each occasion he has captained his crew with vigour,determination and cool courage. Act. Fit. Lt. R. G. COOK, R.C.A.F., No. 420(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Cook has attacked many difficult and dangerous targets, such as Bremen,Cologne and Turin, and has also completed several hazardous minelaying sorties. His courage anddevotion to duty on all occasions have been most praiseworthy.Act. Fit. Lt. W. B. COWAN, R.N.Z.A.F., No 9 Sqn.—This officer has completed a large numberof operational sorties, which have included three attacks on Berlin. He has proved himself a mostefficient and extremely conscientious captain of aircraft. Act. Fit. l.t. W. J. DIERKES, R.C.A.F., No. 61Sqn.—This officer has flown on a large number of operations, attacking such heavily defendedtargets as Berlin, Hamburg, Essen, Cologne ami Nuremberg. He has also attacked Italian targetsat Milan and Spezia, obtaining some excellent photographs. On many occasions this officer'saircraft lias been damaged by antiaircraft fire, but each time he has skilfully flown it back tobase. Act. Fit. Lt A. D. DOBSON, R.A-F.V.R.-This
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