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1944
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JULY 13TH, 1944 FLIGHT ( [ I SEA ELEPHANT : Local transport is used to naui a Corsair to the runway at a Fleet Air Arm station in India. SERVICE .AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Promotion \ TECHNICAL BRANCH. Air Comdre. O. E. CARTER, C.B.E., A.F.C.. is granted the rank of Act. Air Vice-MarEhal. May 18th, 1944. S, Awards Royal Air Force THE KING has been graciously pleased to ap prove the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations : — Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. P. S. TURNER, D.F.C., R.A.F.O. —This distinguished fighter-pilot has flown nearly 900 operational hours in smgle-engined fighters. Since November, 1943, he has taken part in ail the more important air operations during the invasion of Sicily and Italy, and in the Sangro and Anzio battles. He has destroyed at least 14 enemy aircraft, and has always shown the utmost gallantry, enthusiasm and leadership. Act. Wing Cdr. J. F.NEWMAN, D.F.C., R.A.F.O., No. 70 Sqn.—During the latter part of the North African campaign the squadron under the able command of this officer did outstandingly suc cessful work. He himself took a foremost part in the . successful operations in which the squadron participated. On one occasion he led an important mission to drop mines in Olbia harbour, which he completed from a very low level in the face of heavy defences. During a leaflet raid on Borne, when accuracy and pre cision were the main objects, he also descended to a low level to ensure success. His courage and endurance have been remarkable at al! times. Sqn. Ldr. P. II.* V. WELLS, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 255 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr.. Wells has now completed his third tour of operational duty. His first tour was completed during the Battle of Britain, when he destroyed at least two enemy aicraft and was shot down twice. In May, 1941. during the battle of Malta, he was wounded for the third time, but after a short period returned to opera tions, taking part in offensive sweeps over Sicily and low-flying attacks on mechanical transport and shipping. Throughout the whole of the 8th Army advance from El Alamein he was engaged in patrols over the enemy lines and operations against searchlights and mechanical transport. His courage and devotion to duty have been un failing in the face of numerous difficulties and setbacks. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Group Capt I,. C. SLEE, O S.O, D.Fr.. K.A.F., No. 1J9 Sqn.-Gronp Capt Slee. through out ft long operational career, has always shown the greatest enthusiasm and determination. He is a skilful pilot, who has always completed his tasks despite hazards and difficulties. His ex ample and drive have raised his squadron to a high level of skill and keenness. Air Ch«ef Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh- Mallory, K.C.B., D.S.O., Air C- A.E.A.F. with Lt. Dempsey, K.C.. commands Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. H CROWE, D F.C., R.A F. No. 108 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Crowe, now on his second tour of operational duty, has participated in fur her sorties since being awarded the D.F.C. These have been against important, and strongly de fended targets in Germany and Italv. At all times he lias displayed courage, skill and deter mination in pressing home his attacks, which lias been amply demonstrated by the fine photo graphs he lias secured. On one occasion, when detailed to attack Dusseldorf, his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter, but by skilful air- manship he enabled his gunners to destroy the attacker. Another time, when taking off on a sortie, one engine caught fire, this officer's cool ness and skill enabled him to effect a safe landing in the dark on three engines and with full bomb load. Act. Fit. Lt. I. HEWITT, D.F.C . R.A F.V It, No. 405 (R.C.A.F.). Sqn.-This officer has com pleted a large number of attacks against such heavily defended enemy targets as Berlin. Mann heim and Nuremberg. An outstanding naviga tor, he has set a fine example to all by his determination, devotion to duty, leadership anil zeal in performing his allotted tasks Act. Fit. Lt. E. J. RICHARDS, D.F (" . R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn.—Act Fit. Lt Riehar fs has completed a large number of operational sorties. During the last four months he has per formed the duties of squadron navigation officer with great efficiency, while his experience hi* been invaluable in training new crews Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Fit. Lt. A. E CARLTON. It.A F.V B., No 37 Sqn. F/O. 3. GRIFFITHS, I!.A F.V.R., No 105 Sqn F/O. J. M. LAING, RAF V.R. .No. 50 Sqn F/O. E. SHIPLEY, R.A F VII, No 139 Sqn P/O. H. J. HUDSON. I) F M If A F.V R , No J Sqn. P/O. H. .1 17.ATT, R.A.F.V R . P/O. S. R. KNIGHT. RAF., No SI Sqn P/O. C. M. LAWES. R.A F.V I?., No 207 Sqn W/O. A. COLVIN, I? A V , No 156 Sqn W/O. L. F. G. NOAKI.S. R.A V V.R., No 7 Sun Sqn. Ldr. D. C. SKENE. R.C A P., No. 139 Sqn Act. Fit. Lt. H. N. SCOTT. R.C A F , No 61 Sun P/O. H. N. JACKSON, R.C.A.F . No 156 Sqn. W/O. W. F THltOBtniN. R.C.A.F, No 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. .1. D WOODS, R N Z.A F . No til 8qn. Ldr B. G. GLOVER. RAF V.R.. No qu. n. Ldr. R. A MACKIE R A F.V R No 66 Sqn. t. Sqn. Ldr. E. F. NELLES. R.A F.V.R.. No 627 Sqn. Fit. Lt. R P. CADMAN. R A F V.R, No 77 Sqn Act. Fit. Lt. J. H BRACEWEI.L R.A.F.V R , No 12 Sqn. Act. Fit. I.t C \V. COLLISCTWOOD, R.At.VR, No. 149 Sqn. tiG
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