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184 FLIGHT AUGUST 12TH, 1943 SERVICE AVIATION tdined a higb standard of skill, courage anddevotion to duty F/O. O. R. CHAPMAN, R.N Z.A.F , No. 268 Sqn'—F/O. Chapman has taken part in a number of operational flights over Holland and off the Dutchcoast, often in the lace of intense anti-aircraft nre. F/O. K. W. DUNLOP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 60 Sqn.—F/O. Dunlop has completed a large number of operational flights over Burma. He has guidedhis aircraft, through extremely bad monsoon weather and over mountainous country, safely tothe target and back, achieving excellent results. This officer has served as leading navigator/bombaimer on many occasions, and has also been the navigator/air gunner in several low-level attacksagainst enemy shipping in a defended harbour. F/O. A. R. HILL. R.A.F.V.R., No. 268 Sqn.-This officer has taken part in many operational sorties of a varied nature, including shippingreconnaissances, escorts and an air/sea rescue patrol. The majority of his flights have been overHolland and off the Dutch coast, and he has brought back valuable information. During thecourse of his operational career F/O. Hill has had a number of combats with enemy aircraft,but has always succeeded in flying safely back to base. He has damaged one enemy aircraft andnumerous enemy ships, barges and locomotives. F/O. D. S. LORD, NO. 31 Sqn.—This officer hascompleted a very large number of operational sorties in Iraq, the Western Desert and inBurma. His duties in Burma included the evacuation of casualties, women and children,often in the face of severe opposition. During the past two months he has done admirable work,dropping food supplies to troops in the field. His sorties have often taken him deep into enemyterritory, frequently without fighter escort, and have called for courage and endurance of a highorder. F/O. T. E. D. MITCHELL, NO. 268 Sqn.—Thisofficer has taken part in many operational sorties, mainly over Holland and the Duteh coast, in the«onrse of which be has damaged enemy communi- cations. Several times he has been engaged inair combat with hostile aircraft but has always succeeded in flying safely back to base. W/0^ ILJ>- t'lU'!.LILilii)<JLN.Z.A.F., No. 615' Chandler has taTerkjpart in a large of operational sorties over^nemy territoryBurma. Many of these have \een low-level attacks involving flights of more tlAn 200 milesto the target over hilly country. pe has also t participated in three^iow-level attackion the air-~~~agwe in Jhe fact of intense opposition pund dsences, and has aflso completedktionggfet night. On orjfe occasion the Jfrrant officer's a/rcraft was hitaftMre and he wa/forced to land st north of jibe enemy's linafi. In January,whilst JEurmn^from vf attack on enemy »ithouirsafiy a/nmunition left, heby Japanese! ~ing an as attackeaircraft < waself wou fortitude a*?r ccfcfitt. ters. Although hises and he was him- W/O. Chandler, withed in Sying safely back one enemy bomber in Bar to Distinguished Flying Medal Fit. Sgt K. GREENE, D.F.M., No. 9 Sqn.—One nigbt in June, 1943, this wireless operator- air gunner displayed great initiative in dealingwith an ignited incendiary bomb, while his air- craft was flying over the target area. FlightSgt. Greene's prompt action averted a serious catastrophe and contributed much to the safetyof his aircraft. Distinguished Flying Medal Sgt. W, B. MASON, NO. 115 Sqn.—For citation see F/O. ANDREWS, D.F.C. Sgt. B. A. MCCONNEIX, No. 464 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—For citation see F/O. PARSONS, D.F.C. Sgt. A. D. GARLIGK, NO. 102 Sqn.—One nightin June, 1943, this airman was the wireless opera- tor of an aircraft which attacked Dusseldorf.When approaching the target area the bomber was subjected to anti-aircraft fire and Sgt. Garlickwas hit in the face and neck by fragments of shrapnel, suffering a broken jaw and losing muchblood. Displaying great fortitude, he refrained from informing his comrades of his injuries untilthe target had been bombed and the aircraft was clear of the area. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) J. R. CHUBB, NO. 540Sqn.—Tliis airman has completed a large num- ber of photographic reconnaissances. In Sep-tember, 1942, he completed a mission to North Russia in extremely bad weather. Cloud wascontinuous all the way. .[Nevertheless, Fit. Sgt. Chubb's skilled navigation brought the aircraftout of cloud only 30 miles from .his destination. Fit. Sgt. T. HASTY, NO 179 Sqn.—This airman'screw sets a high standard both in general con- duct and in operational ability while engagedin anti-submarine patrol work; he has made three attacks on U-boats, all of which have been veryeffective. Fit- Sgt. P. J. JAMES, S.A.A.F.. No. 24 Sqn.—As air gunne., Fit. Sgt. James has completed a large numbsr of operational sorties. His work,bot^i iu the air and on the ground, has been of the highest order. Fit. Sgt. R. LEES, NO. 70 Sqn.—ThroughoutMs tour of operations. Fit. Set. Lees, as navi- gator/ bomb aimer, has displayed exceptionalskill and determination. During the battle of Alamem, owinn to engine trouble, he was forcedto leave his aircraft by parachute. Having landed saft'y. this airman made Lis way thronghGerman patrols, rejoined his unit, and immedi- ately started operational flying again, with un-diminished ardour Fit Sgt D. H LvONS, No. 202 Sqn.-This air-man has taker, part in a '.arge number of opera- tional sorties. In March, 1943, the aircraft inwhich he was serving as air gunner was on con- voy escort duty when two Fw. Kurriers attackedthe convoy, one endeavouring to make a low- level attack. By accurate firing Fit. Sgt. Lyonssilenced the mui-upptr gun of the hostile air- craft and the attackers broke off the engagement.Sgt. C. J. ALLEN, NO. 142 Sqn.—This airman has displayed high qualities of efficiency and skillas a wireless operator/air gunner. His courage and determination throughout numerous opera-tions have been highly commendable. Sgt. P. BONO NO ' 142 Sqn.—Sgt. Bond hasmaintained a high standard of excellence in his work as a navigator. He has participated inmany bombing raids over Germany, Italy and Tunisia, in which his navigational skill hasproved most valuable. Sgt. W. W. COOKE, No. !79 Sqn.—Sgt. Cookehas completed many opera- tional sorties, many of whichhave been night anti submarine operations. On four occasionsSgt. Cooke has participated in snneessful attacks on enemyTT-boats, which have Kteen pressed home with great deter-mination, regardless of the heavy opposition encountered. 8gt. D. A. DRIVER. NO. 104Sqn.—Sgt. Driver has taken part in a large number ofoperational sorties against targets in Sicily and Tunisia.Throughout he has shown great determination and zealin bombing the target, and on four occasions has descendedto ground level to attack searchlight batteries and con-centrations of enemy transport and troops. On one occasion,during an attack on Tunis docks, despite accurate andheavy anti-aircraft fire, this airman pressed home hisattack with such effectiveness as to obtain a hit on anenemy tanker. Sgt. W. G. FENNELL, NO. 142Sqn.—This airman has com- pleted a large number of suc-cessful operational sorties. On more than one occasion hisskill in obtaining wireless aid has largely contributed to thesafe return of his aircraft and crew. GLOBAL WAR : The new operations map for Coastal Command headquarters. It is 20ft. high by 30ft. wide. Sgt. A. E. FIELDER, NO 210 Sqn.—This airmanhas displayed great enthusiasm and keenness for anti-submarine work and took part recently iaa very effective attack 011 a U boat. Sgt. H. G. LOVBLL, No^US Sqn.—Sgt. Love'lhas completed many sorties. His crew has »r ») outstanding operational record to which his ekiliand courage have largely contributed. Sgt. J. MANUEL, NO! 142 Sqn.—Sgt. Manuel hagserved with this squadron since October, 1942 and has completed numerous operational sorties!Many of these have been difficult and danger- ous missions accomplished in the face of ad-verse weather and heavy ground defences. Sgt. H. RICHARDSON, NO. 120 Sqri.—Tbis afr-man has participated in a large number of re- connaissances, anti-shipping strikes and convoyescorts. On one occasion a hydraulic pipe-line burst, rendering the landing gear and automaticpilot unserviceable. Sgt Richardson repaired the fracture, thus enabling the aircraft to land safelyMore recently, with a piece of wire, he made a new fusing link, which was missing from adewth charge, as a result of which his crew were able to make a successful attack on an enemysubmarine. Sgt. A. G. SMITH, R.C.A.F., No. 415 (R.C.AF)Sqn.—In April, 1943, Sgt. Smith was air gunner in an aircraft detailed for strike against a block-ade runner in the Bay of Biscay. During the attack the aircraft was hit several times by anti-aircraft fire, Sgt. Smith being wounded in many places in his right leg. Despite the considerablepain he was suffering, this airman continued takiig photographs which later proved ol yreatvalue. Sgt. E. H. SMITH, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 415(R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This airman was wireless oper- ator in an aircraft detailed to attack a venheavily escorted blockade runner in the Bay *s Biscay., During the attack the aircraft was hifeand set on fire. Large flames and smoke appear^ inside the fuselage. Sgt. Smith attacked theflames and eventually succeeded in extinguishing them, though parts of the aircraft continued tosmoulder. Although scorched about the hands and face, he finally got the fire under controland the aircraft returned safely to base. Night Gunnery Fit. Sgt. H. LE H. BERGH, S.A.A.F., No 12(S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This air gunner has taken part in a very large number of operational aorties. 5Fit. Sgt. Bergh has accomplished outstanding wort! and his gunnery at night, whilst making low-levtiattacks oh enemy airfields, mechanised transport or concentration of troops, has been exception-ally consistent and accurate. Fit. Sgt. W. ELDER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 276 Sqn.—This airman has been engaged on air sea rescue operations since June, 1941, resulting inthe reseue of numerous members of aircrew. On one occasion he participated in a search withintwo miles of Cherbourg. Fit. Set. P. KIRBV, No. 276 Sqn.-In the firstyear of the war this airman took part in a number of attacks on enemy territory, including a day-light attack on Heligoland, and night attack! against targets at Bremen, Cologne, Hamburg andIf?.mm. Since then he has flown on 60 aii/iin rescue searches, one of which resulted in a reilsueapproximately three miles off Cape Griz Nez ILJ two others involving flights to the Guernsey sHi Fit. Sgt. J. MACKENZIE, NO. 104 Sqn.—Fit. SirMcKenzie has had a long and varied career on operational flying, during which he has madeattacks at Stavanger, Mannheim, Kiel; Brest, Berlin Northern Italy, and in the Middle East.In October, 1940, he was first wireless operator in an aircraft, which, when returning from Milan,flew into a severe electrical storm, which rendered the wireless set unserviceable. Fit. Sgt. Mac-kenzie, with great skill and determination, re- paired the set, and later, when the aircraft wasforced to alight on the sea, his excellent wireless directions were largely responsible for the rescueof the crew. Sgt. L. G. BADGER, NO. 276 Sqn—Over a periodof two years Set. Badger has participated in a large number of air/sea rescue searches, during 'which a number of lives have been saved. Hi9 skill and courage in picking np these airmenfrom the sea has been of & high order. Fit. Sgt. F. W. DIXON, R.A.A.F., and .Sgt. A.ROSKH, both of No. 467 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.-These airmen were captain and flight engineer respec-tively of an aircraft detailed to attack Mulheim one night in June, 1943. When Hearing thetarget area the bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire while illuminated by searchlights. The fuse-lage, mainplanes and one engine were damaged. The windscreen on one side of the pilot's cabinwas shattered and Sgt. Rosen was injured in the eye and in the face. Nevertheless, Fit. Set.Dixon evaded the defences and successfully bombed the target, afterwards flying the dam-aged aircraft back to base. During the action, Sgt. Rosen, in spite of his painful injuries,executed his duties coolly and efficiently and refused to leave his post for attention until thebomber was clear of the enemy coast. • Sgt, D. C. CAMEBCN, Sgt. A K. YOUNG andSgt. G. B. YOUNG, R.A.A.F., all of No. 158 f Sqn.—One night in June, 1943, these airmen 'were captain, mid-upper and rear gunners re- spectively oi an aircraft which attacked Mul-heim. Shortly after bomning the target, the aircraft was illuminated, by searchlights and sub-jected to heavy anti-aircraft fire. The bomber was repeatedly hit and sustained damage. Sgt-Young, the rear gunner, received facial injuries and temporarily lost consciousness. He was givenfirst-aid by the mid-upper gunner, and on re- covery he "coolly beat out the flames from someburning equipment with his gloves. Meanwhile- Sgt. Cameron skilfully evaded the defence* aad
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