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JULY 29TH, 1943 FLIGHT 129 home his attacks regardless alike of both anti-aircraft fire and enemy night fighters. Wing Cdr. G. A. V. CLAYTON^NO. 240 Sqn.—Onenigfit in April, 1943, this officer led a detach- ment of aircraft on a, special operation whichlemanded great skill and determination. Much of the complete success, which was obtained can beattributed to this officer's sterling work. Act. Fit. Lt. G. W. WILLIAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No.70 Sfln.-^Thi3 officer has completed many sorties, and lias always displayed outstanding determina-tion to achieve success. On one occasion, after bombing a troop concentration, he attacked anumber 6i vehicles with gun fire from a low level. On other occasions he has attacked trans-port with destructive effect. F/O. L. C. <5OSLING, RC.A.F., No. 229 Sqn.—This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, including attacks on airfields, port installa-tions and industrial targets. In air combat he has destroyed four enemy aircraft and damagedothers. In one engagement he shot down two Ju. 88's which were escorting two merchantveBsels. Hit by Incendiary F'O. E G. REDMAN. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 149 Sqn.—One night in May, 1943, F/O. Redman and Fit. Sgt. Cozens were navigator and pilot respectivelyof an aircraft detailed to attack Dusseldorf. Whilst over the target area the bomber was hit by falling 'incendiary bombs. The navigator's cabin was wrecked, the front turret was rendered unservice-able, while an oil tank was pierced and Ktuc> equipment was damaged. The aircraft went ouof control and lost considerable height heto^ Fit. flgt. Cozens succeeded in regaining coitrSome movable equipment was jettisoned, anr littlo height was gained as course was setbase. Displaying great skill, Fit. Sgt. Coze flew tae damaged bomber to this country an eaaipUtUt'd a en!'.; landing in the face of many• iiSculties. Throughput the return flight, F/O. tfifedman gave his pilot valuable assistance, plot-"ting an accurate course in spite of extremely adverse circumstances. Act, Sqn. Ldi. (now Wing Cdr.) J. R. RATTEN.K.A.A.F., No. 453 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has competed a large number of sorties, and hasled the squadron, and often the wing, with great skill. Sqn. Ldr. Ratten has destroyed one andshared in the destruction of another enemy air- craft. Act. Fit. Lt. J. W. E. HOLMES, R.A.F.V.R., No.263 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many operations, during which attacks have been madeon such targets as airfields, gun positions and military installations.F/O. J. P. COYNE, R.C.A.F., No. 263 Sqn.—This officer has completed numerous sorties, involvinglow-level attacks on airfields, dock installations and rail communications. His courageous leader-ship, tenacity and keenness have been inspiring. Act, Fit. Lt. A. S. WOOLNOUGH, E.A.F.V.R..No. 158 Sqn.—This officer has completed a second tour of operational dutv daring which he has at-tacked targets in both Germany and Italy, includ- ing Genoa, Turin, Berlin. Hamburg, Kiel andthe Ruhr valley. Act. Fit. Lt. A. E. W. WVNVAED. R.A.F.V.R..5? Sqn.—During his first tour of operation- a rear gunner, Fit.* Lt. Wynyard completed=v.vies over such targets as Essen Hamburg. Kiel ami Bremen. On several occasion* he ha»been attacked by enemy night fighters and by the accuracy of his fire has driven off the at-tackers. He has destroyed one enemy aircraft. F/O. 8. C. B. ABBOTT, R.A.A.F.. No. 464(R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—F/O. Abbott has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, includingthe combined operations at Dieppe and the low- level daylight attack on Eindhoven. On the latteroccasion one engine in his aircraft was damaged while crossing the enemy coastal defences prior tothe attack. Although this engine was almost useless, he continue.d to the target which wassuccessfully bombed. F/O. W. G. APPS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn.—This officer has flown on a large number of suc- cessful operational sorties durins which his navi-gation to targets at Turin, Milan, Nnremburg, Spezia and Berlin has been of the' highest order,while his fine co-operation with the air bomber has enabled many excellent photographs to beobtained. F/O. W. R. CHALK, NO. 61 Sqn.—This officer'soperations have included attacks on the heavily defended targets in the Ruhr and Berlin. Inaddition, he participated in the daylight attacks on Le Crensot and Milan. On one occasion F/O.Chalk's fine commentary enabled his pilot to manoeuvre the aircraft and thus destroy an enemynight fighter. , . F'O. F. .1. CHITTENBEW. R.C.A.F., No. 424(E.C.A.F.) San.—As wireless operator this officer has successfully completed a very large numberof operational sorties, the majority of which have been against strongly defended targets, includ-ing Berlin, Hamburg. Rostock, Cologne, Kiel, Wilhelmshaven. Bremen and the Ruhr.F/.O. F. S. COCKER, R.A.F.V.R. No. 3 Sqn.— An enthusiastic operational wireless operator,F/O. Cocker has completed twenty-eight opera- tional sorties against some of the most heavilydefended targets in Germany. F'O. A. T. COVACEVIWH, R.A.A.F. No. 78 Sqn.—F/O. Covaeevitch has participated in attacks on many of the most strongly defended centres inenemy territory including Gema, Turin, Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. During all of his missionshe has proved himself to be a real asset to his crew-F/O. F. G. DAVY, R.A.F.V.R.—Since complet- ing an operational tour. F/O. Davey has takenpart in anti-snhmarine sweeps and air/sen rescue operations. He has continued to display keennessami enthusiasm of the highest degree and his navigational skill, particularly in adverse weather SERVICE AVIATION and when on air/eea rescue work, has enabled hiscaptaiu to return safely to baBC in the most hazardous circumstances.F/O. F. R. DEBRV, R.A.F.V.R., No. 101 Sqn.- F/O. Deny has completed a tour of operationalduty during which he has displayed outstanding ability as a navigator, combined with a strongsense of duty and determination to complete his allotted task.F/O. It. F. FRIEND, R.A.A.F.. No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—An outstanding navigator, F/O.Friend has completed a large number of opera- tional sorties, many of which have been againstthe very heavily defended targets of the Ruhr and Berlin. ^. ,*~—* ~»»,F/O. A. B. HOUSTON, Nc^4eT~f1CZ.) Sqn.—As an airman during Uw-'tampaign in Abyssinia,*F/O. Houston completed many daylight tions. His cotfSuct, during his escapeFrench Somaliland, after his aircraft a crash landing, was most creditable^ F/O. H. W. F. JENNINGS. R.J ~Sqn.—This officer, a first-class i * determination, invariably <auidtC his' ncluded raidsdefended towns in ed Turin on thre? ocea- Q The crest of one of the Norwegian squadrons operating with the R.A.F. "Trygg Havet" means "Guarding the Seas." F/O. M. A. KEDDIE, R.A.A.F., No. 460(R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—F/O. Keddie has taken part in a large number of sorties against targets in Ger-many and Italy, including the heavily defended areas of the Ruhr and Berlin.F/O. J. C. LASCEliES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn. —F/O. Lascelles has completed numerous opera-tional nights many of them to heavily defended targets in Germany and Italy. On all these sor-ties he has displayed great skill and courage. F/O. J. A. MAGUIBE, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 161 Sqn.—F/O. Magnire has completed a large number of operational sorties. A keen enthusiastic gun-ner, he has always displayed a high standard of devotion to duty. F/O. A. F. MINNIS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 75 (N.Z.)Sqn.—F/O. Minnis, a first-class operational navi- gator, has taken part in many sorties, duringwhich he has displayed a fine fighting spirit. His sorties have included five raids on Lorient. F/O. C. F. OEMEBOD, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 75 (N.Z.)Sqn.—An excellent navigator. F/O. Ormerod has completed a large number of operational sorties.He has participated in raids against the most heavily defended towns in Germany. F/O. G. A. PATRICK, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 149 Sqn.—This officer has participated in operational mis- sions against enemy targets, which have includedattacks on the heavily defended centres of Essen, Hamburg, Bremen and Berlin. F/O. J. F. REED. NO. 51 Sqn.—This officer hasserved with both Coastal and Bomber Commands. He has completed numerous sorties* over enemyterritory in Europe, including attacks on such strongly fortified targets as Berlin. Essen andMunich. He has also taken part in a large number of anti-submarine patrols. F O V. ROLFE, R.C.A.F.. No. 426 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn.—This officer has, on various occasions acted as .-quadfon navigation officer when his extremelyable navigation has been a material factor in (lie successes achieved. F/O. Rolfe has partici-pate! in many minelaying operations. F/O. B. F. SMITH. R.A.F.V.R.. NO 156 Sqo-F/O. Smith has successfully completed numerous sorties against enemy targets in the WesternDesert, Greece and Germany. He also took part in two " 1,000 bomber" raids. F/O. J. M. SMITH, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 467(H.A.A.F), Sqn.—Thi6 officer has participated in a large number of operational sorties, most ofwhich have been against very heavily defende# targets. He also took part, in adverse weather,in the successful daylight raid on Danzig and in the daylight attack on Le Cretisot.F/O. W. J. SMITH. R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn.— This officer has participated in a very large num-ber of operational sorties against targets in Ger- many and the Middle East. A skilled and deter-mined navigator, he has consistently displayed courage and devotion to duty.F/O. G. SHEDDING, RA.F.V.R., NO 50 Sqn.- As wireless operator, F/O. Spedding has taken partin many successful sorties against some of Ger- "*:?*ii»any'8 most heavily defended targets. He alsoparTSeipated in the daylight Faid on Le Creusot. He h£y secured some excellent photographs F/O. \G. A. SWEANY, R.C.A.F.. No. 405(R.C.A.Pi) Sqn.—In October, 1942, this officer participated in a low-level attack on Flensburg.The following month, while on an anti-submarine patrol, an attack was made on an enemy sub-marine Jind two minesweepers in the Bay of "Biscay, f4he submarine suffering severe damagen consequence, despite heavy opposition from anti-aircraft fire. F/O. Sweany has flown oueleve* anti-submarine patrols. F/O. N. THOBP, R.C.A.F., No. 207 Sqn —Oasions when wireless aids have failed, this icer has contributed materially to the successof the operations by his superb navigation. F/O. Thorp took part in the daylight operationsagainst Le Creusot and Milan, where has excel- lent low level map-reading wag of great assist-ance. In addition, he has participated with suc- cess in raicls on all the most heavily defendedGerman targets. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit, Sgt. G. A. COZENS. No. 149 Sqn.—For cita-tion see F/O. Redman, D.F.C. Fit. Sgt. R. T. D. DOAK, R.N.Z.A.F.Fit. Sgt. M A. COLLINS, No.. 226 Sqn.—In air operations this airman displayed courage andfortitude in keeping with the highest traditions of the R.A.F. Fit. Sgt. C. A. O. LAWEENCE, NO. 12 Sqn.—Onenjght in April, 1943, this airman was the captain and pilot of an aircraft engaged on an operation.During the flight the bomber was raked by gun- fire from an enomy fighter, which badly woundedthe rear and mid-upper gunners. Fit. Sgt. Law- rence dived steeply to evade the attacker, and.when levelling out. the port aileron broke oft. The alrcraft.which had sustained damage, becamedifficult to control, but, in spite of this, Bit. Sgt. Lawrence displayed great skill and determinationin accomplishing the return flight to this coun- try, where he effected a masterly landing at thenearest airfield. Sgt. K. BBECKON and Sgt. G. FEBBELL, both ofNo. 103 Sqn.—Sgts. Breckon and Ferrell were pilot and mid-upper gunner respectively ef anaircraft which attacked Dortmund one night in May, 1943. On the return flight the aircraft wassubjected to repeated attacks'by an. enemy fiplitcr. • Although his turret was rendered unserviceableearly in the combat, Sgt. Ferrell operated it manually, at the same time giving his captaiu acommentary on the attacker's movements. In spite of his difficulties, Sgt. Ferrell eventual! vdelivered a well-directed burst of fire, and shut the attacker down. Soon after crossing enemycoast one of the bomber's engines caught fire and became unserviceable, while a little lateranother engine ceased to function. Despite this. Sgt. Breckon flew on, and, although a thirdengine became unserviceable as the English coast was reached, he succeeded in gaining an airfield,where he executed a masterly landing without the aid of flaps. Sgt. V. H. NEW, NO. 166 Sqn.—This airman hascompleted 28" sorties. He has invariabliy dis- played great determination in pressing home hisattacks, while on several occasions his fine air- manship has been responsible for the safe returnof his aircraft. Fit. Sgt. .1. N. MURRAY, R.A.A.F. No. 460IR.A.A.F.) Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Murray has taken part in many successful operations against theenemy. These have included a number of sorties against Berlin and targets in tlie Ruhr, wheremost heavy opposition is encountered. He dis- played exceptional skill in securing photographsof the target areas. Fit. Sgt. W. J. Mussos, No. 51 Sqn.—Beforebeing posted to this squadron. Fit. Sgt. Mnssort was engaged on daylight anti-submarine patrols inthe Bay of Biscay. On one occasion he was the navigator of an aircraft which made a success-ful attack on an enemy U-Bbat. More recently this airman has particinated in attacks on someof the enemas most heavily defended targets, including Berlin. Duisbere Essen, Frankfurt andStettin. In April, 1943. Fit. Sgt. Mnssofe was de- tailed for an attack on Stettin. One engine ofhis aircraft failed when some 110 miles off the target. *tit, guided by this airman, the objectivewas reached and bombed. Fit. Sgt. R. J. NooNAN, R.N.Z.A.F.. No. ISSqn.—Fit. Sgt. Noonan has completed numerous operational missions as wireless operator/airgunner. The targets have included Frankfurt. Bremen. Cologne and Turin.Fit. Sgt. J. T. O'BBIEN, NO. 161 Sqn.—This airman participated in the Bruneval paratroopraid with great success, and also in many other missions, including attacks on the Gnome Works.Poissy. Genoa, and a number of anti-submarine catrols. Ou one occasion, this airman spent 3d
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