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APRIL 20TH, 1944 / 4- fa\*Zg1 GER IN THE CAMP : An Auster III is flagged off the deck of an aircraft carrier. Behind it is a Fairey Barracuda. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Retirement GENERAL DOMES BRANCH. Air Vice-Marshal (temp. Air Marshal) Sir John T. BABINGTON, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.. is placed on the retired list, and retains the rank of Air Marshal. February 18th, 1944. t Awards Fleet Air Arm THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards tor courage and skill in air operations : — M.B.E. (Mil.) Act. Temp. Lt. Cdr. (A) J. H. PALMER, R.N.V.K. Act. Temp. Lt. (A) 4t. A. SINGLETON, R.N.V.B. Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) J. Y. O. GALBBAITH. R.N.V.B. Royal Air Force THE KING has been > graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execu tion of air operations:— Second Bar to Distinguished Service Order Wing Cdr. J. CUNNINGHAM. D.S.O.. D.F.C. A.A.F., No. 85 Sqn.—Within a recent period Wins Cdr. Cunningham has destroyed three more hos tile aircraft, and his last success on the night of January 2nd, 1944. brings his total to twenty, all. with the exception of one, being obtained at night. He is a magnificent leader, whose excep tional ability and wide knowledge of every aspect of night flying has contributed in a large measure to the high standard of operational efficiency of his squadron, which has destroyed a very large number of enemy aircraft. His iron determina tion and unswerving devotion to duty have set an example beyond praise. Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. H. S. L. DXTNDAS, D.FC, A.A.F. -Since the award of the D.F.C. in July, 1941, "ing Cdi. Dundas has led both his wing and smaller formations with marked success. He has destroyed eight enemy aircraft and has displayed great initiative and courage in very arduous cir cumstances. Under his leadership his wing has i i?TS^ outstanding success during the invasions 01 Sicily and Italy, having destroyed 131 enemy-aircraft. -Act Sqn. Ldr. L. H. BARTLETT. R.A.F.V.R.. No "3 Sqn.—This officer has completed two tours of operational duty. During the campaign in North Africa and later in Italy, the efficiency and fight ing spirit of his unit was maintained in spite of continuous day and night operations in extremely «„ j"f weatber operating from hazardous and •V1„*?, airfields. This was largely due to the Barti ?J S5 enerBetic leadership of Sqn. Ldr. rm ^as invariably displaved the utmost en!!™** and initiative. He has destroyed three enemj -rcraft. R A/*f^tn- ,Ldr. J. A HEGMAN, D.F.C., l°"i ii-' No- 7 Sqn.—One night in January, -•>->, this officer was pilot and captain of one of a force of bombers detailed to attack Berlin. Early on the outward flight some important ^'.IT became ineffective. Nevertheless. Sqn. Ldr. Heg man decided to continue his mission and eventu ally reached the target gome ten minutes after the attack was scheduled to end. In spite o( the strong defences Sqn. Ldr. Hegman made a success ful bombing run and afterwards flew back to f>n airfield in this country where he effected a safe landing. His efforts on this occasion were typical of the determination and fearlessness lie has in variably shown in pressing home his attacks on the enemy. He is a gallant and skilful leader whose sterling qualities have impressed all. Ma-j. E. M. BAKER, D.F.C S.A.A.F., No. 5 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has completed two tours of operational duty. He has served in East Africa, the Western Desert, North-West Africa, Sicily and Italy. Although the majority of Mi sorties have been against ground targets, Muj. Baker has destroyed three enemv aircraft in air combat and damaged others. During the last five months whilst in command of the squadron he has led practically every sortie destroying and damaging a considerable number of enemy mechanical transport vehicles Under his leader ship the squadron has achieved excellent results. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross P/O. D. B. TOOVEV, D.F.C., HA A F., No. 33 Sqn.—One night in J-anuary. 1944. this officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Magdeburg. When some fifty miles horn the target one of the starboard engines caught file and became useless. In spite of this P/O. Toovey continued to the target, which he bombed suc<. cessfully. On the return flight the aircraft gradu ally lost height and was hit by antiaircraft fire. suKtainiug damage to the- port flap. Nevertbt P/O. Toovey Hew on to base, where In effected a safe ianding. This officer has completed a large number of sorties, including six attacks on the German capital, ami has invariably displayed a high degree of courage and determination. Act. Wing Cclr. E L BOWES, D.F.C. K A F.O No. 44 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C. thi, officer has completed numerous sorties over Ger many, including a successful attack on Peene- munde. More recently.-Wing Ciitf" ticipated in an attack on Berlin! attacked with his. aircraft was hit In spite of the dai Major E. M. Baker, D.F.C., No. 5 S.A.A.F. Squadron, who has been awarded the D.S.O., seated in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40. The" official citation appears on this page.
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