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240 FLIGHT AUGUST 26TH, 1943 now on his second tour of operational duty, hastaken part in a large number of operational series. An excellent captain ol aircraft, in theiace oi heavy odds, he has shown courage and determination of a high order, and has securedsome excellent photographs. * Distinguished Flying Medal Fit Ssi- R, W. COPSEX, No. 218 Sqn.—Thisairman has participated in attacks against many of the most heavily defended targets in Germany.On one occasion, when flying on a low level night attack against a target in Germany, he waswounded in the leg by anti-aircraft fire. Although in ceisfiifleJAhle »aih. Pit. Sit. Cawey inMsted 6nmailing a second 'an in order to drop Bis bombs on the target. Fit. Sgt. C. J. DABOEN, NO. 77 Sqn.—Through-out his opeiational tour in Coastal and Bomber Commands, Fit. Sgt. Daborn, in the capacity ofwireless operator, has shown a. high standard of efficiency. Hie sorties include attacks on some ofthe most heavily defended targets in Germany, in- cluding Kiel, Duisbarg and Berlin. Fit. Sgt. J. DUNSEATH, Mo. 77 Sqn.—Fit, Sgt.Dunseatn has completed a large number of suc- cessful sorties,. An exceptionally skilful air gunner,who is thoroughy painstaking in preparation, his courage and tenacity in attack have been worthyof high praise. Fit. Sgt. E. H. EAST, R.A.A.F., No. 101 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. East has completed a large number of operational sorties. On one occasion lie was de-tailed for a night attack on Wilhelmshaven. When over the target, his wireless receiver went dead,but this airman effected a temporary repair by using «dd wire which enabled weak signals to bereceived and, with the aid of these, a safe return to base vras made. Fit. Sgt. J. M. FKTKB, NO. 35 Sqn.—An airgunner of the highest standard, Fit. 6gt. Fryer has completed many operational sorties. He hasparticipated in attacks on most of the major tar- get« in Germany and in long-distance operationsagainst towns in Italy- Fit. Sgt. W. H. GOODBIDGE, So. 419(R.C-A.F.) Sqn.-Fit. Sgt. Goodridge has taken [art in a large number of operational sortiesagainst targets in Europe and the Middle East. ITis operations include attacks against Berlin,Hamburg, Essen, Kiel, Stettrr: and Munich as well as Naples, Tripoli and Benghazi. Fit. Sgt. <J R. GOODWIN, MO. 77 Sqn.—As< aptain of aircraft Fit. S«t Goodwin has completed a meritorious tour oi operations throughout whichhe has displayed me utmost vigour, courage and determination.Fit Sgt. T. H. A. HILL, NO. 51 Sqn.-This air- man has taken part in attacks against some of theenemy's most heavily defended targets, such as Essen, Duisbnrg, Cologne and Berlin. An excep-tionally good air gunner he has 6et an example o! coolness and courage. Fit. Set. V. HODGKINSON, No. 138 Sqn.-^Flt.Sgt. Hodgliinson has completed a large number of operational sorties. On several occasions has beeninstrumental in the safe return of his aircraft to base. Fit. Sgt. T. D. HODGSON, NO. 179 Sqn.—Fit.Sgt. Hodgson has completed many operational sorties and has flown many hours on anti-sub-marine operations. In November, 1942, this air- man was wounded during an attack on an enemyU-boat. Nevertheless, he persisted with great de- termination in pressing home the attack in theface of intense enemy opposition. Fit. Sgt. A. D. KEMP. R.A.A.P., No. 103 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Kemp has taken part in many success- ful operational sorties. A very fine captain oi air-craft be has consistently shown a high degree of SERVICE AVIATION courage, initiative and determination. He has onseveral occasions secured excellent photographs Fit. Sgt. J. F. KEMP, NO. 50 Sqn.—Alwaysready and keen to fly on operations, Fit. Sgt. Kemp, in the capacity oi air gunner, has takenpart in a large number of operational sorties. Many of his attacks have been against Germany'smost heavily defended targets, and he bas alag participated in sorites against Italian targets-Fit. Set. A. KENNED*, B.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Kennedy has partici-pated in a large number of operational sorties. He has taken part in attacks on most of theheavily defended objectives in Germany, including four raids on Berlin. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) R. D. MACKAY, NO. 149Sqn.—This airman has taken part in many opera- tional sorties. On one occasion h« participatedin a raining operation to the Baltic, in very adverse weather, and his excellent navigation' was largely instrumental in the successful com- pletion of the mission. Fit. Sgt. L. P. MARNEWECK, NO. 166 Sqn.—Fit.Sgt. Marneweck has completed numerous opera- tional sorties, throughout which his cheerful con-fidence has inspired a high standard of morale in his crew. He has participated in many mine-laving operations. Fit. Sgt. S. A. MASLIN, NO. 77 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt.Maslin has participated in a large number of operational sorties, and has at all times showna complete disregard for his personal safety when attacking some of the most heavily defendedGerman targets. Fit. Sgt. T. MCKENNA, NO. 44 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt.McKenna has completed many operational sorties, in the course of which hie efficiency and teamspirit have been of a very high standard. He has participated in many attacks on importanttargets in Italy. Fit. Sgt. W. McC. MITCHELL, E.A.A.F., No. 460(R.A-A.F.) Sqn.—As a wireless operator/air gunner tikis airman bas proved to be a mostconscientious and efficient member of his crew. He has taken part in many operational sortiesover enemy territory. Fit. Sgt. B. A. NlCHOLLS, No. 428 IR.C.A.F*.)Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Nicliolls has taken part in opera- tional sorties against practically all the enemy'smost heavily defended targets tn Germany and France. He has also participated in two "1,000bomber " raids. Fit. Sgt. N. T. R. POULTOS, R.A.A.F., No. 12Sqn.—This airman has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, including attackson such heavily defended targets as Berlin, Essen, Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven, where heavy anti-aircraft fire and searchlight opposition were en- countered. Fit. Sgt. H. C. PRETTY, No. 419 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Pretty has completed a large numbeT of operational sorties. He has taken partin attacks against such major targets as Berlin, Hamburg, Essen, Turin, Bremen and Cologne-Fit. Sgt. E. C. PRYOR, A.A.F., No. 77 Sqn.— During the course of a large number of opera-tional sorties Fit. Sgt. Pryor has consistently displayed courage and devotion to duty of a highorder, setting an admirable example to all with whom he came in contact. Fit. Sgt. B. T. SCAMJIELL, No. 10 Sqn.—Onseveral occasions this; airman has displayed re markable efficiency in repairing intercommunica-tion failures in the minimum of time, and he has twice had his set Almost to pieces and to- TEA UP, CHAPS : The N.A.A.F.I. tea van is an ever-welcome sight at the dis- persal points. In the background is a Halifax II with the nose which replaced the turreted version until the present transparent type with gimbal-mounted K gun was fitted. * . gether. again and in working order in less thanan hour. Although his aircraft has several times been damaged by anti aircraft fire, being twiceattacked by enemy night fighters, and has once force-landed, this airman has never lost his en-thusiasm and keenness to participate in operations. Fit. Sgt. J. A. SNEDDON, R.C.A.F., No. 115 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Sneedon has completed numerous operational sorties, including some against suchheavily defended targets as Frankfurt, Duisburg, Dusseldorf, Essen, Berlin, Kiel and Turin.Fit. 8gt. F. H. THOMPSON, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 218 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Thompson, in the capacity of reargunner, haa taken part in many operational sor- ties. On one occanon, when returning from graining operation, ho shot out the lights of a searchlight battery. On other occasions this air-man has made successful machine-gun attacks on enemy trains and an airfield, where fires werestarted. Fit. Sgt. J. A. TUENBUIX. E.A.A.F., No. 269Sqn.—As pilot and captain of a crew which has delivered telling attacks on U-boats, this officerhas displayed exceptional keenness and skill. In May, 1943, he sighted a surfacing U-boat. Withgreat skill, he made use of cloud cover to achieve a surprise attack and damaged the submarine. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) D. D. M. WILKINSON,R.N.Z.A.F., No. 161 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Wilkinson has taken part in many operational sorties. Helias trained his crew to a high standard of effi- ciency and, by his personal courage and deter-mination to complete nis missions successfully, bas set a splendid example. Fit. Sgt. H. J. A. WBIGHT, R.A.A.F., No. 156Sqn.—This airman has taken part in a large number of operational sorties against targets inVermany, Italy and enemy-occupied territory, in, the conrse of which he has displayed ability asnavigator. Sgt. F. N. ALEXANDEB, NO. 97 Sqn.—Sgt. Aleflander as navigator has participated in g operational sorties. He has made attacks on 8eof tne enemy's most heavily defended targets^n the Ruhr. Berlin, Spezia, Milan and Kiel. First-class Air Bomber Sgt. S. D. BALDOCK, NO. 10 Sqn.-A first-claaair bomber, Sgt Baldock has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, and it is largelydue to his skill and determination that some ex- cellent photographs of the target area have beenobtained. Although his aircraft has several times been damaged by anti-aircraft fire and twiceattacked by enemy night fighters, this airman haa continued to display enthusiasm, cheerfulness andmorale of the highest order. Sgt. A. C. BAIA, NO. 467 (R.A.A.F.) Son.—Thesuccessful operational sorties completed by thi» airman include ten missions to the Ruhr andthree to Berlin. Others have been attacks on such places as Spezia and Stettin, where intenseopposition has been encountered. Sgt. W. BENNETT, NO. 106 Sqn.—Sgt. Bennett'sfirst two operational sorties were against Berlin, and the high standard of navigation achieved hasbeen maintained throughout his tour. He has now taken part m many operational flights, in-cluding operations against Essen, Unisburg, Stettin, and the majority of the enemy's mostheavily defended targets. Sgt. E. J. BILLETT, No. 77 Sqn.—Throughout^very comprehensive tour with Bomber and Coasti^ Commands, which has included attacks againsttargets in Norway and Italy, Fit. Sgt. Billett haa proved to be most efficient and completely devotedto his allotted task. Sgt. A. M. BLACK, No. 10 Sqn.—Sgt. Black Hastaken part in numerous operational sorties. On several occasions the aircraft in which S£t- Blackwas flying had been riddled by anti-aircraft fire and twice been heavily damaged, whilst overEssen, nevertheless he has continued to display an unshakeable morale and enthusiasm to par-ticipate in operational flying. Sgt. R. J. BOOTH, R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn.—Throughout his many operational sorties, Sgt. Booth has shown commendable courage and devo-tion to duty. ThiB was particularly exemplified on the occasion of a recent raid on Mannheimduring which, despite intense opposition, he dis- played outstanding fortitude and skill.Sgt. K. BKOWN, NO. 97 Sqn.—This airman has taken part in many operational sorties, some olwhich have been against such heavily defended targets as Essen, Cologne, Berlin and Spezia.Sgt. F. W. BROWNE, NO. 158 Sqn.—Sgt. Browne has taken part in numerous operational sorties,including attacks en some of the enemy's most heavily defended targets, such as Berlin, Duis-burg, Hamburg, Cologne, Nuremburg, Essen, Kiel and Dortmund.Fit. Sgt. W. HALE, NO. 58 Sqn.—Fit. Sgt. Hale has been employed as a navigator for the past18 months. Recently, this airman has made three attacks on U-boats. On the second occasionhe set a most outstanding example of accuracy and knowledge of U-boat tactics. On the thirdoccasion, the enemy vessel was most probably destroyed. Sgt. W, D. BVBCHEXT, No- 49 Sqn.—Sgt- Bur-chett has taken part in a large number of opera- tional sorties, including the daylight raids onLe Creusot and Milan. On one occasion, when retnrning from Nuremburg, Sgt. Burchett's air-craft was heavily attacked by anti-aircraft fire, and the forward escape hatch became dislodged.He lost most of his maps and equipment, and only saved himself by clinging to the bomb sightmounting brackets. Another time his aircraft was struck on the nose by an incendiary bomb.Sgt.. Burchett's intercommunication wires were cuV and much of his equipment damaged; never-theless, he continued to assist the navigator by passing back written messages. Sgt. jnqw P/O.) N. E. BURTON, NO. 106 Sqn.—~T'*Wiiid in most of the m
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