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1944
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MAY 25TH, I944 FLIGHT NUISANCE RAIDER : Pre paring a D.H. Mosquito for a raid into Germany. In the foreground are the special short-finned soo-lb. bombs used in the Mosquito. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Appointment IR COMDRE. G. A. H. PLDCOCK to be Vice President. Ordnance Board, Ministry of 'lpply, and to be Air Vice-Marshal. Air Vice-Marshal Pidcock has been Director of Armament Development, Ministry of Aircraft Production, since February, 1942. He waB pre viously on the special duty list as a member of the Ordnance Committee. Promotions sible for the high operational efficiency maintained by his squadron. Act. Wing Cdr. H. C. GODEFBOY, D.F.C., R.C.A.F.—Since being awarded a bar to the D.F.C.. this officer has completed many further sorties. Despite adverse weather, the wing under his leadership has destroyed at least 28 -—— aircraft and damaged many others. He J- self personally destroyed at least one en craft during that period. At all times W Godefroy has displayed outstanding leader; GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH. Air Commodores arc granted the rank of Act. Air Vice-Marshal: T. M. WILLIAMS. C.B.. O.B.E., M.C., Q.F.C., December 15th, 1943. G. E. GiBBS, M.C., March 1st, 1944. Retirement GP.OTJP CAPT. (temp. Air Comdre.) G. 8. ODDIE, D.F.C., A.F.C., is placed on the retired list and retains the rank of Air Com modore. April 26th, 1944. Awards T*HE KING has been graciously pleased to •*• approve the following awards in recognition ™ gallantry displayed in flying operations against tlie enemy :— Distinguished Service Order Act. Sqn. Ldr. E J. WIOHT, D.F.O., R.A.F.O., M. 224 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C.. oqn. Ldr. Wicht has continued his duties as flight commander of his squadron. He has taken part m, .attacks on a further two submarines, one of ™ca was destroyed. On this occasion he was nying on an anti-submarine patrol to meet a j'"1' important convoy which was being threatened. 111 appalling weather, Sqn. Ldr. Wicht made two macks on the TJ-boat in the face of heavy and ™iwt*,.antl-aircraft fire- until through his .ex cellent directions the Navy arrived and were able rL»C0™ptete the destruction of the submarine. offiJL5 hls secon<3 tour of operational dutv. this crSSL °°nstantly displayed outstanding drive. lesTEl- and, ke««»»ess and, by his excellent »aersnip and training, has been largely respon- yH^-iav Sqn. Ldr. Anthony Spooner, D.F.C., who has been awarded the D.S.O. for his excellent anti-U-boat work with Coastal Command. a fine fighting spirit, setting an example of the highest order. Act. Wing Cdr. R. W. MCNAIR, D.F.C., R.C.AJS.—SnrcB--4ieing>awarded a second bar to tluv 'D.F.C., Wing^flBr. McNair has completed jaany further—oMrffional sorties and destroyed 4f another enem^^Rcraft;~-i»inging his total vic tories to ^^ffW^6 enemy airecaft destroyed and many o^praamaEid. As officer ^epmmanding his eSiKauYible for Supervising in- tacticS. The results achieved ...tisfactory, the wing under his __-,. _„—.roying at least 13 enenty aircraft. Throulhout Wing Cdr. McNair has set Ta magnifi cent example by his fine fighting spirit, courage and devotion to duty. Both in the a« and on the ground he has inspired his pilots with confi dence and enthusiasm. AeWWing Cdr. J. F. SUTTON, D.F/3., A.F.C., R.A.IjiO., No. JJjL Sqn.-J3ince being ^warded the D.F.ff, tMis orhc§» has ^participated in numerous succesWulIsorties, tie fes at all times displayed the grnteVndetearriinanon to in aft t loss on the pnerfliiAndTiis achievements ha>e been impressive. He is a splendid leader, winJSe sterling qualities have contribntedgreaJj^fji the fine fighting quali EWl! uf the wilillllllTE he commands. Act. Sqn. Ldr. C. R. MACDONALD, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 78 Sqn.—This officer has com pleted a very large number of sorties and has successfully bombed some of the most heavily dc fended targets in Germany. He has set the highest example of bravery and devotion to duty, which, together with his great skill, have inspired all. His recoid is worthy of the greatest praise. F/O. M. R. HEAD. R.N.Z.A.F., No. 9 Sqn.—In air operations this officer has displayed skill, courage and fortitude of the highest order. Fit. Lt. H. B. HUNT, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.H.. No. 117 Sqn.—These officers were pilot and navigator respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack an enemy airfield far distant from base. The objec tive was successfully located and, despite fierce fire from the ground defences, a determined attack was pressed home. In the operation, the aircraft was hit by shrapnel. A fragment pierced the oil system of the port engine which caught fire. The flames subsided but the engine became useless. The aircraft lost considerable height and, for more than lOu miles on the homeward flight, Fit. Lt. Hunt was forced to fly over valleys and through ravines, owing to the surrounding motin tainous ranges. Ably directed by Fit. Lt. Clark, howevei. Bit. Lt. Hunt reached open country and eventual! la.ided at an airfifckl after a flight ol
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