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1944
1944 - 0207.PDF
JANUARY 27TH, 1944 RUNNING-UP : An Avro Lancaster lit up by the Chancelight as its Merlins are tested before taxying to the take-off point SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Burma Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with the R.A.F. during the operations in Burma from May 21st, 1942, to June 20th, 1943 : — M.B.E. (Mil.) F/0. A. H. JANE, R.A.F. Distinguished Flying Cross Fit. Lt. I. O. O'NEILL, R.A.F.O. F/0. W. D. WEBSTER, R.A.F.V.R. Distinguished Flying Medal Ft. Sgt, E. G. WHTTE, R.A.F. Sgt. J. R. GAMBLES, R.A.F Sgt. P. J. HOLLAND, R.A.F.V.JI Sgt E. M. GEORGE, R.A.F.V.R. B.B.M. (Mil.) t. G. MORRIS, R.A.F.V.R. A. G. WILLSHAW, R.A.F.V.R. THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execu tion of aii operations;— -* Distinguished Service Order Fit. Lt. E. KlNSELLA, R.A.F., No. 88 Sqn.-This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, and has displayed skill and courage of a high order. In spite of several trying experiences, his keenness for operations remains unabated, and his unconquerable spirit of determination and unswerving devotion to duty have set an example which has inspired all. Fit. Lt. E. A. BLAND, R.A.F.V.R., No. 86.Squ-Fit. Lt. Bland and F/0. Burridge were piftt and navigator respectively of-an aircraft which at tacked a U-boat In the face of fierce anti-aircraft fire, Fit. Lt. Bland pressed home his attack, pass ing over the submarine at a height of 50 feet. The aircraft was extensively, damaged, however, but Fit. Lt. Bland, displaying great resolution, executed another attack. Soon afterwards he was compelled to bring his badly damaged aircraft down on to the sea. Fit. Lt. Bland and. F/O. Burriage, who throughout the right had co-operated splendidly with his pilot, displayed courage and determination of a high crder. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Sqn. Ld r, G. W. Scoum D.F.C., *-A-FA".R., No. 619 gqn.-As flight commander this officer has inspired the crews under him by Jus splendid example. He was captain of one of the crews specially selected for the attack on "'™richBhafen in June. 1943. In September. i <r iile was a6ain selected for a hazardous and ujttirj* operation. In spite of bad weather, his '"""'•(•(reached the target on time and he showed ~t-enness and determination during the attack. Fit. Lt. P. C. BiRCIl, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 50 Sqn.—This officer has completed an outstand ing second tour of operational duty during which he has continued to display exceptional zeal, initiative and determination Several times his aircraft has been attacked and damaged by enemy fighters, but. each time owing to his skilful air manship Fit. Lt. Birch has succeeded in flying safely back to base. Fit. Lt. J. WRICIIT, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 86 Sqn.—This officer has done consistently well on operations. In October, 1943, he was captain of an aircraft which succeeded in sinking a^, and assisted in the destruction of another, difficult circumstances Fit. Lt. Wright shewed leadership and initiative in briugstfig" anoLjrffr air craft to the scene of the attack;- therebjj^mabling the operation to be brought fco a sarfrrsH'tl con clusion. Distinguished FlyJ F O B. B. BU/RII>GE, R.AJTV^ For citation /sec Fit M. BlaVl (R.C.A.F.) Act. Fit. Lt. J. H. TROBE, R.A.A.F., No 10 Sqn.- For citation see Sgt.«Bisby, C.G.M. F/O. D. G. BALDWIN, R.C.A F., No. 5 Sqn. F/O. W. S. G. NUTTER, R.C.A.F. No. 5 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. E. LaP. ROBINSON, R.C.A.F-, No. 145 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. W/O. and CI. C. W LANDALE, R.C.A.F., No. ft (It.C.A.F.) Sqn. Ac*. Fit. Lt. P. P. SIBBEBT, R.A.A.F., No 10 Sqn A. ASHTON. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 83 Sqn M. BEZER, R.C.A.F., No. 612 Sqn. P. BLACKIE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 100 Sqn J. BOWN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 138 Sqn. CAMPBELL, R.C.A.F., No. 419 fR.C.A.F ) CRAWFORD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 100 Sqn *•,*,. i—W. CRUM, R.A.F.V.R, No. 100 Sqn. F/0.*"F.\R. DAVIES, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 201 Sqn. ~ V 8. DREW, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn. G. FRAY. R.A.F.V.R., No. 542 Sqn. HARTUNO, R.A.F.V.R., No. 44 Sqn. 3. HUMPHREYS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn G. HUTCHEON R.A.A.F., No. 166 Sqn E. INGRAM, R.C.A.F., No. 467 (R.A.A.F ) P. J. MACAVOY. R.N.Z.A.F., No. 224 Sqn F/O. W. H. 8. MARTIN, R.A.A.F., No 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. M. A. MORTIMER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 540 Sqn F/O. A. P. W. PEPPER, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 97 Sqn. F/O. R. P. PEPPERDINE. R.A F.V.R., No. 179 Sqn. F/O. A. F. PET-HICK, R.A F.V.R. F/O. G. R. D. SHERWELL. R A.F.V.R., No 53 Sqn P/O. F. H. FlTZJOHN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 120 Sqn W/O. J. KENYON, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 86 Sqn. W/O. A. F. SHIMMIN. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 236 Sqn F/O. R. H. SMITH, R.A.F.V.R, No. 149 Sqn F/O. D. S. SYMONDS, R.A.A.A.F., No. 46? (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. G. F. BAKER R.A.A.F., No. 467 (R.A.A.F I Sqn. P/O. C P/O. R. P/O. R. P/O. G. Sqn. Ldr. E. H. O'Neill, D.S.C., D.F.C. who has been awarded the D.S.O. BERNSTEIN, R.A.F.V.R. B BERWICK, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 35 Sqn CARTWRIGHT. R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqn T. GILBY, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 78 Sqn. P/O. W. C. GORDON, R.A.A.F.. No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. A. K. T. GRAHAM, R.A.F.. No. 10 Sqn. P/O. K. A. KING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 8qn. P/O. J. K. LiviNGBTONE. R.A.F V.R.. No. 9 Squ P/O. T. V. MCCARTHY, R.A.A.F., No. 156 Sqn P/O. T. A. ROBSON, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 35 Sqn. P/O. H. O. THORN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn. P/O. C J. USHER, R.C.A.F.. No. 467 (R.A.A V \ Sqn. W/O. H. CROSS. R.A.A.F.. No. 166 Son. \V O. A. C. EVANS, R.A.A.F., No. 102 Sqn Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Sgt. T. E. BISBY. K.A.F^V.R., No. 10 Sqn — One night in November. 1943J Fit. Sgt Mowatt and Sgts. Bisby and Bridge were mid-upper gunner, wireless operator and flight engineer respectively in an aircraft piloted by Fit Lt. Trobe and de tailed to attack Dusseldorf. During the operation
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