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1943
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FLIGHT SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Promotions R.A.F. OENEBAI. DUTIES BRANCH.Air Marshal (temp. Air Chit! Marshal) Sir C. L. COURTNEY, K.C.B., O.B E., O.S.O., to be AirChief Marshal. June 1st, 1943. Air Vice-Marshals (Act. Air Marshals) to beAir Marshals (temp.). June 1st, 1943: — Sir P. R. M. DBUMMOND, K.C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.Sir J. C. SLESSOB, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. Air Commodores (Act. Air Vice-Marshals) to boAir Vice-Marshals (temp.). Jone 1st. 1943: — W. F. MacN. FOSTISB, OB., O.B.E., D.8.O., D.l'C. A.T.C. cadets ot No. 1889 squadron emplaning on an Airspeed Horsa during arecent visit to a glider station. G Si'BPOMisr C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (ret).R. 1* G. MAEIX, C.B., D.S.O. R. B. MiNstLL, CUE,M. B. FEEW, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C. Air ComJrc. R. V. GODDABD, C.B., C.B.E., to beAct Air Vice-Marshal, March 3rd, 1943, and Air Vice-Marshal (t-mp). June 1st 1943 .Group Captains to be Air Commodores (tamp). June 1st, 1943: — A. GBAY, MC. j. p. e<M.EM»N. A re. O. n. GAVFOBD, C.B.E., D.F.C,, A.F.C.K. B.-LLOYD, C.B.E., A.F.C. A. B. CHURCHMAN, D.F.C. (Sony. November 1st,1942.) S. C. STRAFFOBD, C.B.E., D.F.C. .D. L. BLACKFOBD (Seny. November 1st, 1942.) A P. DAVIDSON, C.B.JS.A. Ii. A. PEBEY-KEENE, O.B.E. W. A B BOWEN-BUSCARLET, C.B.E., D.F.C.F. J. FOGABTY, D.F.C., A.F.C. S. E. STOBBAB.S. D. MACDONALD, D.F.C. T. M. WILLIAMS, O.B.E., M.C., D.F.C. (Act. AirVice-Marshal) V. E. GROOM, O.B.E., D.F.C.I A. GRAY, C.B.E., D.F.C., CM. E. J. KINGSTON MCCLOUGHBY, C.B.E., D.S.O.,D.F.C. W. E. G. MANN, C.B.E., D.F.C.T. C. TBAIIX, O.B.E., D.F.C. J. D. BREAKEY, D.F.C. (Act. Air Vice-Marshal).R. IVELAW-CHAPMAN, C.B.E., D.F.C., A.F.C. L. DARVALL, M.C. TECHNICAL BBANCHAir Commodores (Act. Air Vice-Marshals) to be Air Vice-Marehals (temp.). June 1st, 1943: — O. G. W. G. LYWOOD, C.B.ER. S. AITKEN, C.B.E., M.C., A.F.C. Group Captains to be Air Commodores (temp.).June 1st, 1943:- R; O. JONES, A.F.C (Act Air Vice-Marshal). J. R. CASSIDY. W. E. THEAKA. F. LANG, M.B.E.. A.F.C. C. P. BBOWN, C.B.E.. D.F.C. EQUIPMENT BBANCH.Group Captains to be Air Commodores (temp). •Itine 1st, 1943 : —T. FAWDRY, O.B.E. A. GAKftlTY, C.B.E.T. G. 'BOWLEB. ACCOUNTANT BRANCH.Group Captains to be Air Commodores (temp.) :~,1. RYLANDS. C.B.E. September 7th, 1942. H G JONES, C.B.E. June 1st, 1943. R.AF.V.R. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL DUTIES BRANCH.Group Capt. A. O. CRITCHLEY, C.M.G-. O.B.E., H.S.O., (o be Air Commodore (temp.). June l£t,-1943. H.M. the King and Mr.Churchill in the officers' mess of air station at which the King landed ^when he flew back from Nortl^Africfc He :s still wearing his THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty iD the executionof air operations : ~ Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. P. R. BEABE, D.S.O., D.F.C.,Xo. 70 Sqn.—This officer has commanded the squadron for three months, and during that timehas displayed the utmost energy, determination and force of character. Wing Cdr. Beare is anoutstanding leader and a fine operational cap- tain. On a recent occasion he was successfulin bombing a road along which the enemy was attempting to retreat, effectively blocking it, andcausing much confusion and disorganisation Distinguished Service Order Wing CM. 3 R. LEGQATE. NO. 53 Son.—Thisofficer ojfimanded No. 53 Sqn. from February, February, 1943. During that period«ok part in operations against enemy shinning in>the North Sea, the Bay of Biscay^r over the ^Atlantic. Between August and rjvember, 1942X18 submarines were sighted and5 of these werft attacked Wing Cdr. Leggate (ks completed 81»,sorties and was responsible fory attacks on U-boats. ,ot. Wing Cdr.\H. A. ClAEK, D.F.C., No. 37Tqn.-During a rferiod of intense air fighting in April. 1943, this officer's tireless efforts werereflected in the fine work accomplished by the squadron. In addition to his work on the ground,Wing Cdr. Clark took part in numerous sorties iix Tripolitauia and Tunisia, all of which wen^brilliantly executed. ^ Act. Wing Cdr. J. F. ROULSTON, D.F.C., No. 55Sqn.—In April, 1943, he flew the leading aircraft of a formation detailed to attack the airfieldat Soliman. When nearing the target, the wind- screen of his aircraft was shattered by splintersirom a bursting shell. Pieces of the broken screen, smoke and dust filled the cockpit. Un-perturbed, Wing Cdr. Roulston led his formation to the objective, which was heavily bombed.Jlaj. J. E. PAB-SONSON, S.A.A.F., No. 5 Sqn.— On two occasions his aircraft has been shot down,but, displaying great fortitude, Mag. Parsonson succeeded in rejoining his squadron. In Aprilhe participated in an engagement during which a convoy of transport aircraft was destroyed offthe Tunisian coast A few days later he led a* formation in an attack on a large number ofsimilar aircraft over the Gulf of Tunis. During the action 20 of them were shot down, two beingdestroyed by Maj. Parsonson. Act Sqn. Ldr. R. P. BEAMONT, D.F.C., No. 609Squ—Since January, 1943, Sqn. Ldr. Beamont has put out of action 13 locomotives and manylorries in determined attacks at night. -•( Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act Wing Cdr. P. M. BUOTHERS, D.F.C.—Withinrecent months this officer has led a wing in many operations, and, by his skilful work and personalexample, has contributed in a large measure to the high standard of operational efficiency of theformation. Act. Sqn. Ldr L. I'. HuDGES, D.F.C., No. 161Sqn.—Thi; officer has corrpleted many sorties, achieving much succe *. He is an extremelyefficient and gallant flight commander. Sqn. Ldr. R. H GIBBES, D.3.O., D.F.C.,R.A.A.F.. No. 3 (R.A.A.F), Sqn—On one occa- sion, during an attack on an airfield at BitDufan, his aircraft was shot down. After walk- ing for about 50 miles he was picked up byfriendly forces and enabled to rejoin his squad- ron. Since then, Sqn. Ldr Gibbes has takenpart in many 6orties. He has destroyed at least ten and damaged several other enemy aircraft.Act. Sou. Lai. R. H. HAHB1ES, DF.C, R.AFV.R., No SI Squ—In recent operationshe has destroyed three enemy aircraft, shared in the destrnctirn ol another and damaged threemore. Sqn. Ldr. D. L. CABTHIDCE, D.F.C., No. 248Sqn.—This officer has destroyed seven enemy air- rraft during the numerous operational sortieswhich he has completed while serving with this squadron. He was awarded the D.F.C. in July,.1942, for good work in reconnaissance duties, and had by then destroyed one enemy aircraft. Act. Sqn Ldr. D. M. CKOSSLEY, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 70 Sqn.—During the advance after the battle of El Alamein, this officer completed:i series of successful sorties, causing destruction among dispersed aircraft and motor transport.On other occasions, on sorties against Heraklion, JVlisurata and Palermo, he bombed the target withgood effect and subsequently attacked ground in- stallations with his guns. Act. Sqn. Ldr. I. D N. LAWSON, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 70 Sqn.—In sorties directed against enemy transport, during the advance inNovember, Sqn. Ldr. Lawson completed a num- ber of very successful attacks, causing muchdestruction, in the face of intense opposition, while lately, in attacks on the strongly defendedairfield at Castel Benito and on the barracks at Mareth, he started fires and caused extensivedamage to buildings. Distinguished Flying Cross Wing Cdr. D P. D. G. KEM-V, NO.. 255 3qn —Wing Cdr. Kelly is a skilful and courageous pilot who has achieved much success in fighting opera
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