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1944
1944 - 1088.PDF
568 FLIGHT MAY 25TH, T944 SERVICE AVIATION PARLE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 630 Sqn. PIKE, R.A.F.V.R., No." 463 (R.3,A.)-J /\ FCTBTBI hundred miles with one engine useless. These officers displayed great skill, courage and fortitude. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Sqn. Mr. II. A. S. JOHNSON, D.F.C., n.A.F.V.R., No. 165 Sqn.—This officer has com manded his squadron since June, 1942, and lias been an outstanding leader, both in the air and on the ground. His squadron has destroyed eight enemy aircraft, and damaged several others during this period. These successes can be, in a great measure, attributed to Squ-. Ldr. Johnston's leadership. On December 31st, 1943, his unit destroyed four enemy aircraft out of a force of five; one of these was destroyed by Sqn. Ldr. Johnson. He has devoted the utmost energy and enthusiasm to perfecting his squadron as a fighting unit. Act. Wing Cdr. E. L. PoETER, D.F.C., R.A.F.V B., No. 9 San.—One night in March, 1944. this OfBCCT participated in an attack on a target in Southern France. Much of the suc cess achieved can be attributed to Wing Cdr. Porter's brilliant leadership and exceptional ability. This officer, who has completed a very large number of sorties, has displayed great cour age, keenness and determination. Act. Fit. Lt. I. WIIITTAKER, D.F.C., R.A.F., No. 617 Sqn.—In February, 1944, this officer was the mght engineer of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Southern France. Whilst over the target the- aircraft was repeatedly hit and sus tained much damage. Fit. Lt. Whittaker was wounded in botli legs, but, in spite of this, he coolly made a detailed examination of the air craft and gave his captain a full report of the damage sustained. He displayed great fortitude and devotion to duty, and his efforts were of much assistance to his captain, who flew the damaged bomber to an airfield where a safe H^g was effected. ActT'Bqn Ldr. J. 8. R. MULLER-ROWLAND, D.F.C., R/MVV.R., NO. 2J.1 Sqn.—This officer has participated Tin very n*«ny sorties since being * awarded the w.F.G, affd his continued excellent Jrork has mermed liL^n praise. On a recent occa sion he led m JoUKation of aircraft detailed to attack target* j£ Moulmein. The attack was pressedhomjPj^Rth great vigour and accuracy. fndHptnai^Mphises. much rolling stock and "a railway inafWlation were bombed with damaging cffecfe,.>9^Kall pier was set alight, a'large barge (as hit JfJ other damage was inflicted. In this spirited action Sqn. Ldr. Muller-Rowland dis played skill, courage and leadership of a high order. Distinguished Flying Cross Fit. Lt. L. A. CLARK, H.A.F.V.R., No. 117 Sqn. —For citation see Fit. Lt. Hunt, D.S.O., Il.F.C. P/O. S. WILSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 418 Sqn. W/O. K. G. CAMPBELL, RA.A.F., No. 541 Sqn. W/O. J. R. VINCENT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 209 Sqn. W/O. E. WOODWARD. R.A.F.V.R., No 216 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. D. HILL, R.A.F.V.R. Act. Fit. Lt. H. F. EWEH, R.C.A.F. No 103 Sqn. F/O. U. D. II. HOKNE, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.I Sqn. P/O. L. II. M. HAPLEY, R.A.A.F., No. 460 R.A.A.F.) Sqn. V O. K. MACVICAR, R.A.F.V:R., No. 28 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J O. PARE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 204 Sqn. Fh. Lt. L. W. SILBURN. R.A.F.V.R., No. 95 Sqn. V O. A. B. CATIP. R.A.A.F., No. 95 Sqn. wo o. a F. HUTCHISON, R.N.ZA.F,, NO. ir,2 Sqn. P/O. J. D, COTTER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 640 Sqn. Act. Wing Cdr. G. H. GOODMAN, R.A.F.O , No. 151 Sqn. Act. Squ. Ldr. D. B. BENNETT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 227 Sqn. Act Sqn. Ldr. L M. CAMERON, R.C.A.F., No. 401 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Lt. J NIBLETT, R.A.F., No. 198 Sqn, Act. Fit. Lt. C. C. SHEUF. R.A.AF., NO. 418 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. J. T. CAINE. R.C.A.F., No. 418 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. W. M. DAVIER, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 227 Sqn. F/O. E. L. WILLIAMS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 605 Sqn. Act Fit Lt. C. N HAMMOND, R.A.F.V.R.. No 166 Sqn. P/O. J. H. J. ENGLISH, R.A.AF., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. B. F.-G. II. MILLER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 Sqn. Act. W/O. K. R. LEE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 Sqn. Act. W/O. D. H. LOOP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 Sqn. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit. Sgt. J. R. ANDREW, R.A.F.V.R., No. 93 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. I. M. THOMSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 70 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. R. S. WILLIAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 260 Sqn. Sgt. n Sgt (.'. Sqt. Sgt. J. PETSGHE, R.C.A.F., No. 434 iR.^,, )', .Sqn. Fit. Sgt. W. M. CASHMAN. R.A.A.F.. No. a 6fi (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. I'll. Set. B. W. WINDSOR, R.N Z.A.F.. No. 514 Son Sgt. F. L. DOLAMORE, R.A.F., No. 514 Ban. ' Sgt. O. MCRAE, R.C.A.F., No. 115 Sqn. sgt. A. U. MANUEL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: - Distinguished Flying Cross Lt. (temp. Capt.) W. MCNINCH, Royal Regiment of Artillery, f.t. (Act. Capt.) R. II. BERNSTEIN, Royal Rpgi ment of Artillery. T HE KING has been graciously pleased u approve the following awards: — Air Force Cross W O. G ROBERTSON, R.A F.V.R Air Force Medal Fit. %t A, S. CLARKE, E.A.F.V.B. Roll of Honour Casualty Communique No. 336. T HE Air Ministry regrets to announce thi following casualties on various dates. Th next of kin have been informed. Casuatties " ii action " are due to flying operations agai*st tin enemy; "on active service" includes groun< rasnalties due to enemy action, non-operationa living casualties, fatal accidents and natura .ivaths. Of the names in Wiis list 100 are second entrie giving later information of casualties publishei in earlier lists. Royal Air Force KILLED IN ACTION.—Sgt. F. C. Churcher; Fl I.t. F. Hall. . PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, BELIEVE KILLED IN ACTION, Now PRESUMED KILLED I ACTION.—Sgt. G. Rowan; Sgt. M. K. Smith. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, NOW PRI SUMED KILLED IN ACTION—Set. J. Archibahl Sgt. R. G. Armsworth; F/O. R. -C. Arthur; Sg A. Baldwin; P/O. W. L. Ball; Sgt. M. Bates Fit. Sgt. L. L. Bemthal; Fit.. Sgt. E. F. Bramlev Sgt. G. J. Cairncross; Sgt. JT-." A. Carpentei Sgt. J. C. Cochran; Sgt. D. H. Cockram; Sg R. IX E. Codd; Act. Fit. Lt. D. Cramp; Sg GLIDER ASSEMBLY : The 30 production units of an Airspeed Horsa ready for final erection. The Horsa is mainly -J wooden construction and weighs some 7,000 lb. *
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