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1944
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V GL-ST I7TH, 1944 FLIGHT OFFENSIVE PORTRAIT : A head-on view of a Typhoon with its cannon, rockets and four-bladed airscrew clearly shown. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Appointments Air Vice-Marshal W. ELLIOT, C.B., C.B.K., D.F.C., to be Air Officer Commanding, Balkan Air Force. Air Vice-Marshal A. C. STEVENS. C.B., to be Air Officer Commanding, R.A.F., Gibraltar. Act. Air Vice-Marshal A. GRAY, C.B., M.C., to be Deputy Air Commander. B.A.F., Component. Eastern Air Command, S.E.A.C. Act. Air Vice-Marshal T. M. WILLIAMS. C.B., O.B.E., M.C., D.F.C., to be Assistant Chief 01 Air Staff (Operations). „„„ Air Comdre. J. M. MASON, D.S.C., D.F.C., to be Air Officer in Charge of Administration of a R.A.F. Group, S E.A.C. Act. Air Comdre. C. W. BUSK, M.C., A.F.C., tn be Commandant, Empire Central Air Armament School. _ • _ Air Comdre. T. C. St. C. MORTON, O.B.E., M.D., Ch.B., F.R.C.P., D.P.H., D.P.M., D.T.M. & H., ,aas been appointed an Honorary Physician to the "'"•King, in suceesison to Air Comdre. H. L. BURTON, M.B„ B.S , D.P.M., who has vacated the appoint ment on retirement from the Royal Air Force. July 5th, 1944. Promotion GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH. Air Vice-Marshal A. DuRSTON, C.B A.F.C., is granted the rank of Act. Air Marshal. April 1st, 1944. Retirements GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH Group Capt. L. L. MACLEAN has reverted to the retired list, retaining the rank of Air Comdre. August 2nd, 1944. MEDICAL BRANCH. Air Comdre. H. L. BURTON, M.B., B.S D.P.M., K.H.P., is placed on the retired list. July 5th, 1944. Awards Far East THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy in the" South-West Pacific area: — Distinguished Service Order Wing Glr. C. W. K. NICHOLLS, R.A.F.O., with effect from June 29th, 1944. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross W'S Cdr. C. C. LEARMONTH, D.F.O., R.A.A.F. ^deceased), with effect from January 5th, 1944. Distinguished Flying Cross Wing Cdr. C. P. GLASSCOCK, R.A.A.F. (deceased),* with effect from September 18th, 194S. Fit, Lt. I!. H. S. GRAY, R.A.A.F., with effect from July 7th, 1944. THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in execution of air operations:— Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. J. N. DAVENPORT, D.F.C., R.A.A.F., No. 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has taken part in a large number of sorties, includ ing many attacks on shipping, during which much loss has been inflicted on the enemy. Recently, he led a formation of aircraft in an attack on an enemy convoy which was escorted by armed ships. In spite of fierce opposing Are, a most determined and successful attack was made. Two medium-sized merchant vessels and one of the escorting vessels were very severely damaged. In this well-executed operation Wing Cdr. Davenport displayed high powers of leadership, great skill_ and determination, which contributed material" to the results obtained. This officer has deled great service, haw impressed all. Act. Sqn. Mr. J. No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.- cipated in | vers large volvin<r attacks on a wide enemy targets. Be is a member of aircraft crew, 1 bomb his targets accurate success. In the air ami c duct has been exemplar,;, finest example of de limself in his efforts to strike every opportunity. Fit. Lt. D. W. PECK. D.P.C-, Sqn.—Since being awarded the cer has completed a very large and his achievements have won lias uivarrably displayed a big rourage and res&intion. and post inspir aircraft "et I and his sterling qualities BAKER, D.FC. R.A.T.V.U.. This officer has parti- number of sorttes m range of well defended. fearless and devoted rhose determination to y ha. won iiini great • the ground his con and h« has set the duty, never sparing at the enemy ai rmiaation, continued his mi; U.A.F., No 62? D.F.C., this offi lumber of sortie-. ;.:r,,i praise He «oegree of skill, example has been asion he piloted gainst Munich. When rcraft was hit by anti-air nated in the searchlights red useless, and a little out of control. Consider but Fit. Lt. I'eck sue cohtrol and then, with his irlt *m .n Lt. Cdr. (A) A. B. Fraser-Harris, D.S.C., and Bar, from a drawing by Lt. (A) G. O. Richmond-Jones. triplet ed successfully. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Sqn. Ldr. C./P. N. NEWMAN, D.F.C.. IJrVF.O., No. B4 Sqi/— This officer lias completed laYge^ numhePL of s/rties, many of them in bad aruji o/erXdifficult country. He is a gisinjir gallant leader whose example naterialiy to the high standard ionalydrneiency of the squadron, which he has oommarufeu so successfully lor several months Act. Sqa^Ldr. J. II. EVANS, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 49^5qn.—This officer has completed a second tou***tH operations during which he has taken part very many attacks on targets in Germany. the highest qualities of skill mple 0! courage and dolor• beavy opposition lias been an extremely able flight ces have been of great NE, D.F.C., R.C.A.F.. No, 418 •qn.—This officer continues to display the Min?st qualities of skill and determination. In I sortie in March, 1944, he shot down two enerrry aircraft, whilst in another operation in April, 1944, he shot down two J11 52s and damaged a He 111 on the ground. Since then, F/O, Caine has destroyed qne more enemy air craft. This officer .is a fearless and relentless fighter and has been responsible for the destruc tion of nine enemy aircraft in the air and damaged four on the ground. Act. Sqn. Ldr E. N. BUNTING, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.. No. 488 (N.Z.) Sqn.—This officer has completed a very large 'number of sorties and has displayed a high standard of skill and keennesi throughout. He has destroyed seven enemy air craft at night, successes which pay a good tribute to his ability and resolution.
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