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1944
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ID2 FLIGHT AtTGUST IOTH, I944 k• |>t to Ins homeward comae and finally reached ba«e, where he landed the crippled aircraft on 4iie wheel. He displayed superb skill, unbeat able courage and determination, and his leader ship in the face of hazardous circumstances proved moat inspiring. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. AYTOUN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 619 Sqn.--Since being awarded the JJ.F.C, this officer has taken part in further operational sorties against major enemy targets in Germany. As flight eomm&aoar, bia determination, courage and devotion to duty have been largely respon sible ior the high morale maintained by his flight. Act. Wing Cdr. W. G. LOCKHART, D.S.O., D.F.C., If A FAIL, No. 692 Sqn.—In February, 1944, this officer was posted to form and command No. 692 .Sqn, Since then he has shown outstanding ability, and his leadership has been largely responsible for the fine record set up by the squadron. Wing t'dr. Lockhart has also continued to operate against the enemy with unremitting keenness and /r;tl, and has taken part in many operational sorties with success. Act Sqn L<ir. o, p. c. DE WESSELOW, D.F.C., ItA.F.V.R., No. 97 Sqn.—Throughout his opera tional career Sqn. Ldr, de Wesselow has set an outstanding example, both as pilot and captain of aircraft. Each of his sorties has bsen a model of thoroughness, sttill and determination. Since the award of the D.F.C., his coolness in the face oi heavy odds and his courage in times of stress have been further displayed in a number of opera tional sorties A.t. Sqn. Ldr. I. R. M. RTALL, D.F.C, R.A.F.O., No. 218 Sqn.—A most capable and skil_- ful pilot this officer has completed two tours of operational duty. He has constantly displayed 1 ^mrage and determination, whilst his leadership and tine example have contributed very largely to t lie high standard of morale maintained in his squadron Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. A. WHITTET, D.F.C., K.A.F.V.R.. No. 103 Sqn.—As flight commander he has exhibited the highest qualities of leader ship and set a fine example by the indomitable spirit he has shown in the execution of his opera tional flying duties. Among the many important and strongly defended targets he has bee# detailed to attack during his second operational .tour have been Berlin, Brunswick, Leipzig and Stuttgart. Act. Fit. Lt. G. P. BEDELL, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 139 Sqn.—This officer has completed a large number ot sorties. He took part in the Battle ol Britain and in numerous attacks on vital targets in Germany. The success of these attacks hay beej due in no small way to the courage, 1 almnes.s and devotion to duty displayed by this officer ami the methodical preparation he has in variably made, both in the air and on the ground. F/O. R. MCCURDY, D.F.C., R.A.F., No,jf4 Sqn. —F/O. McGurdy has rilled the post oL/lquadroii gunnery leader since July, 1943, anjr has suc ceeded, during this period, in gtentW improving the ctjTn.?a.rd of efficiency among tbeair gunners of In iinuiilMili 'Inn 1 HIM'w^aid/i 11 the D.F.C., '.'..is taken part in a nnmbjpn^ji operational sorties which have included fourjK.tac'He on Berlin. Throughout a long and arjfsous career F/O. VfcCurdy has shown great^Mterminalion, cool courage and efficiency of a Jm&\ order. 1 Jt. Sfli-^Ldr. J. W^fpElLETiEB/ D.F.C., R.mAJtTwp- 97 Sqn.-jTnc\ tile completion of his JhfffT tc& of opcratimal M thisjfofficer has £tcd numerous ^Pe§atioiml w flojfies of an i£*<;t%^ :!,M1 re<p<iQtjMg ibttffeT^ W has alway? vn the utmost Vti^p: in preJfing home hit* SERVICE AVIATION attacks and has proved himself a first-class opera tional pilot. His enthusiasm and ability as a captain of aircraft have been an inspiration to his crew and his squadron. Act. Sqn. Ldr. I. F. TAMAGNO, D.F.C.. R.A.A.F., No. 105 8qn.— This officer lias completed two tours of operational duty. Throughout his operational career he has maintained a high standard of skill and reliability, coupled with great courage and devotion to duty. Act. Fit. Lt. T. V. MCCARTHY, D.F.O.. R.A.A.F.. No. 156 Sqn.—Fit. Lt. McCarthy has displayed great coolness .and determination as a bomb aimer, fie lias operated in this capacity over most of the heavily defended objectives in enemy territory. Under very trying circumstances and in the face of heavy opposition he has invariably displayed courage of a high order and unfailing accuracy. F O. R. W. LAWTON, D.F.C.'.. R.A.A.F.. NO. 460 (R A.A.F ) Sqn.—F/O. Lawton, now on his second tour of operational duty, has taken part in attacks against such strongly defended objectives as Berlin. Leipzig. Augsburg, Stettin and Frank furt. As an air bomber he has pressed home the attacks with a complete disregard of enemy oppo-. sition. This officer's coolness, co-operation and devotion to duty have contributed much to the successes attained by his crew. Act. Sqn. Ldr L. F. AUSTIN. D.F.C., R.C.A.F., No. 106 Sqn.—Since the award of the D.F.C.. Sqn. Ldr. Austin has completed a second tour of operations. He has flown as captain of aircraft on a large number of difficult and dangerous sorties. O-f&rVmany of the enemy's most heavjly defended targets this officer has displayed unfailing reliability and skill. Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. £. POWELL, D.F.C., R.A.F., No. 202 Sqn.— Throughout two tours of operational duty this officer has set an exceptionally high standard of ability, courage and leadership. In July, 1943, he was captain of an aircraft on patrol .when a fully surfaced TT-boat was sighted. An immediate attack was made and the enemy sub marine straddled with depth charges. This auu Sqn. Ldr. Powell's seventh attack on U-boats. Distinguished Flying Cross Fit. Lt. L. G. A. HADLAND, R.A.F.V.R., No. 9 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. G 8. MORGAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 576 Hqn. F/O. W BENTLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 626 Sqn. F/O. R. G. C. PAGETT, R A F.V.R., No. 50 Sqn F/O. J. G. POYNTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 Sqn. P/O. P.. A. C. COLLISGWOOD. R.A.F.. No. 50 Sqn P/O. E. A. DOWLAND, R.A.F.. No. 57 Sqn. P/O. H. T. MOGRIDGE. R.A.F.V.R., No 10 Sqn P/O. A. W. PRAGNELL. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 166 Sqn P/O. L. G. RoLTON, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 61 Son. P/O. J. W. D. RYAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 Sqn. P/O. J. E. WHATLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 San. P/O. J. B. WHITTON, R.A.F.V.R., No 10 Sqn. P/O. E A. WILLIAMS. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 61 Sqn P/O. E. G. WINTER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 97 Sqn. W/O. C. C. ROLLINS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 576 Sqn Act. Fit. Lt. J. H. NICHOLLS, R.A.A.F., No. 97 Sqn. F/O. T. 3. O'DEA, R.A.A.F.. No. 626 Sqn. P/O. A. L. FULLER, R.A.A.F.. No. 10 Sqn. WO J. E. ATHBRTON. R.A.A.F.. No 626 Sqn F/O. J. CRAIG, R.C.A.F.. No. 97 Sqn. 1"0. W. H. LEDGER. R.C.A.F.. No. 77 Sqn. P/O. F C. SIM. R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. R.A F Y.R., N0 SNOW WHITE : A Lockheed PV-i Ventura in Arctic camouflage. The two fixed machine guns remain in the nose but the bomb-aimer's panel appears to have been removed. WO. R. L. TAGGART, R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn Act. Sqn. Ldr. H. F. BREAKSPEAR, RAF V r; No. 100 Sqn. ' •• Fit. Lt. L. F. BERRY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 622 Son Fit. Lt. R. F. DAVIES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 627 Son' Fit. Lt. E. S. ELLIS, C.G.M., R.A.F.V.R., No 62s Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. STOKOE, R.A.F.V.R. Act. Fit. Lt. M. J. BEETHAM, 50 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. G. W. LUCAS, R.A.F.V.R., No. lo Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. J. W. WARD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 102 Sqn. F/O. D. R. BAXTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 Sqn. F/O. F. G. CHELL. R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Son F/O. R. C. A. COWLES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 San F/O. P. S. FOXCROFT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 627 Son' F/O. D. J. LUNDY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 50 Sqn ' F/O. W. D. REES. R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn. F/O. D. G. W. TAYLER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 139 Son F/O. K. L. WRIGHT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 San' P/O. L>. R. DEARMAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Son' P/O. A. E. GILES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 9 Sqn. P/O. J. S. HENDERSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 626 San P/O. W. C. MACDONALD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn' P/O. J. H. MARSTON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 101 Son' P/O. H. M. C. THOMAS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 576 Sou' W/O. J. K. BUXTON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn ' W/O. R. WHALLEY, H.A.F.V.R., No. 576 San Act. W/O. E. BARTON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 44 Son Act. W/O. J. H. TOLMAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn. Act, Fit. Lt. A. W. WALES, D.F.M., R.A.AF No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. " F/O. W. R. LEE, R.A.A.F.. No. 106 Sqn. F/O. I. R. RICHARDSON, D.F.M., R.A.A.F., No 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. A. N. DOUGLAS, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. N. A. LAMBELL, R.A.A.F., No. 576 Sfjn. P/O. L. G. MEARES, R.A.A.F., No. 51 Sqn. P/O. C.R.BAKER, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 12 (R.-VZ.A.F.) .Sqn. Act. Wing Cdr. A. C. PEARSON, R.A.F., No. 194 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. P. BBAY, R.A.F.O., No. 31 Sqn. Fit. Lt. T. A. GRIFFITH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 58 Son. Fit. Lt. G. A. GRUNDY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 220 Sqn. Fit. Lt. W. HUNTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 502 Sqn. Fit. Lt. H. E. QUINN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 58 Sqn. F/O. J. CARLIN, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 404 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. L. L. HUNT, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 62 Sqn. F/O. J. L. P. PATE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 235 Sqn. K/O. R. W. THOMSON, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 248 Sqn. ' F/O. W. N. WHALLBY, D.F.M., R.A.I .V.R., No. 540 Sqn. W/O. G. S. BEST, R.A.F.V.R., No. 220 Sqn. W/O. W. A. RiDDELL, R.A.F., No. 422 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. I/O. B. F. GASTOH, R.A.A.F., No. 86 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. J. F. McD. BELL, R.C.A.F., No. 194 Sqn. Fit. Lt. S. O. MEYER. R.C.A.F. Lit. Lt. T. G. REID, R.C.A.F., No. 117 Sqri Fit. Lt. R. S. SMITH, R.C.A.F., No. 117 Sqn. F/O. C. R. BRYERS, R.C.A.F., No. 62 Sqn. F/O. H. R. FACEY, R.C.A.F., No. 224 Sqn. W/O. (now P/O.) W. ANDERSON, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 53 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. G. J. C. HOGAN, R.A.F.O., No. 5 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. H. G. F. LARSEN, R.A.F., No. 28 Sqn. Act, Sqn. Ldr. G. MAY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 42 Sqn. . Act, Sqn. Ldr. A. SINGH, I.A.F., No. 1 (I.A.F.) A F/O. P. W. HEBON. R.C.A.F.. No. 407 (R.C.A.F.1 Jffll Squ. • - «» F/O. J. MacL. GALBRAITH, G.M., R.A.F.V.R., * No. 502 Sqn. F/O. R, J. GARRATT, R.A.F.V.R, NO. 28 Sqn. F/O. A. MacG. PEART, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 81 Sqn. P/O. W. BOOTH, R.A.F.V.R., No» 76 Sqn. W/O.l C. A. WATT, R.C.A.F., No. 28 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. H. D. CLEVELAND, R.C.A.F., No. 418 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. H. HARRISON, R.A.F V.R., No. 151 Sqn. F/O. E, P. A. HORREX, R.A.F.V.R., No. 151 Sqn. Fit, Lt. W. A. BIRD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 605 Sqn. Fit. Lt. B. A. BURBRIDGE, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 85 Sqn. Fit. Lt. N. S. HEAD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 96 Sqn. F/O.-A. C. ANDREWS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 96 Sqn. F/O. P. HULETSKY, R.C.A.F., No. 418 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. G. N. MILLER, R.C.A.F., No. 418 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. W. F. E. THOMAS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 151 Sqn. P/O. G. E. BALL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 49 Sqn. W/O. G. D. KELSEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 151 Sqn. Wing Cdr. R. KINGSFORD-SMITH, R.A.A.F., No. 463 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Act, Sqn. Ldr. C. 1 R. ARTHUR, R.A.F.O., No. 72 Sqn. T HE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition :if gallant and distinguished services : — Distinguished- Flying Cross •,'apt. (temp. Maj.) A. K. L. STEPHENSON, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Lt, (temp. Capt.) J. P. FOSTER, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Distinguished Flying Medal . BALDWIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn. W. CROMARTY, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 61 Son. , N. DYKES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 139 Seia, . A. GRAVES, R.A.F., No. 106 Sqp. SKELTON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqh. . STANWIX, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 50 Sqn . TURNER, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 50 Sqn. L. BUBTON, R.A.F.V.R.. No 625 Sqn. HuMMELL. R.A.F.V.R., No. 44 Sqn. KENNEDY, R.A.F., No. 625 Sqn. Kit. lit. Fit. Fit. h'it. Fit, PH. Sft. Sgt Bfit. Sgt C. Sgt. L. Sgt. A. Sgt. S. Sgt J. Sgt. R. Sgt, C. e. v. L. J. F. M.
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