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1944
1944 - 1977.PDF
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 1944 FLI&HT f)2:S<4*a 1* 4ff Wr? Instead of the more usual wing and fuselage rack arrangement, the Fleet Air Arm Corsairs carry both the long-range fue tanks and the bomb undef the fuselage. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Appointments THE Air Ministry announces the following appointments :— Air Oomdre. G. S. HODSON, C.B.E , A.F.C., to be A.O.C. oJ a Group in Bomber Command and to be Acting Air Vice-Marshal. Air Comdre. T. G. BowLEE. C.B.E., to be A.O.C. oi a Wing in Maintenance Command. Air Comdre. W. J. B. CURTIS. C.B.E., to be A.O.C. of a Wing in Maintenance Command. Group Capt. E. R. PEARCE, O.B.E. to be M.A.P. Representative in Australia and to be Acting Air Commodore. _ _ Group Capt. S. C. ELWORTHY. D.S.O.. D.F.C, A.F.C., to be Senior Air Staff Officer of a Bomber Group and to be Acting Air Commodore. Group Capt. R. F. OSBORNE to be a Director of Equipment and to be Acting Air Commodore. Air Vice-Marshal Hodson has been a Base ^Commander since April this year, having pre-• viouslv been in command of a station from June, 1943." He was awarded the A.F.C. and the Bel gian Croix de Guerre in 1919 and the C.B.E. (Mil.) in 1942. Air Commodore Bowler has been a Director of Equipment since May, 1942, having previously been at the Directorate of Equipment from April, 1938. He was commissioned in the 5th Batt. Dorset Regiment in August, 1914, and transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. He was at tached to a Balloon Wing in the last war and has since been engaged on stores and equipment duties at R.A.F. Home and Middle East establishments. He is a graduate of the R.A.F. staff college.. He was mentioned in despatches in January, 1916, and received the C.B.E. in June, 1944. Air Commodore Curtis has been a Director of Equipment since March, "1940, having previously been a Deputy Director of Equipment from August, 1938. 'After five years' Territorial Ser vice he joined the Royal Flying Corps as an air mechanic in August, 1914, being commissioned in April, 1915. He received the O.B.E. in January. 1919. and the C.B.E. in June, 1942. Air Commodore Pearce has been at the Director ate of Production (Canadian and American Divi sion) Ministry of Aircraft Production since April, 1941, having previously been attached to this Ministry, department of the Air Member for Development and Production, from August, 1940. He received the O.B.E. in July, 1940. Air Commodore Elworthv has been Duty Deputy, Supreme Command, Air Staff at Bomber Com- mam since April last, having previously been employed on Operations room duties in that Com mand from October, 1941. Commissioned as * Pilot Officer in the R.A.F. in 1933. he was engaged on living and operations duties until 1941. In January 1941, lie was awarded the A.F.C. In March of that year he received the D.F.C., and in April the D.S.O. He has been mentioned in despatches three times. Air Commodore Osborne has been a Deputy Director of Equipment since February, 1942, hav ing previously served at Air H.Q. Iraq on Equip ment Staff duties from March, 1941. He entered the Royal Naval Reserve as a Warrant Tele graphist in September, 1914, being commissioned in the R.A.F. in April, 1918. He went to Sevastopol in May, 1916, for special service on airship construction. Awards T HE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of ajr operations. Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Group Capt. D. E. GlLLAM, D.S.O., D.F.C., A.F.C.. R.A.F.O.-Since being awarded the D.S.O. in 1941, this officer has completed a large number of operational sorties. He trained and formed the first Typhoon Fighter Wing and by his outstanding leadership and organising ability contributed in a large measure to the success this aircraft achieved on operations. He has led numerous bombing sorties, setting an example of skill and determination to achieve his objective which has been an inspiration to all. Wing Cdr. R. P. BEAMONT, D.S.O., D.F.C.— This officer, by his exceptional skill, brilliant leadership and great drive, has quickly built up a fine fighting force whose notable successes are a splendid testimony to their efficiency and resolu tion. Within a short period recently, Wing Cdr. Beamont has destroyed two enemy aircraft and attacked numerous locomotives, barges and mechanical transport. His record is most im pressive. Distinguished Service Order Sqn. Ldr. D. R. GIBBS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 82 Sqn. —Commencing operational flying in July, 1941, this officer has a fine record. He is an outstanding leader with great administrative ability, and it is largely owing to his untiring efforts and fine ex ample that his squadron has attained such a high degree of efficiency. Sqn. Ldr. Gibbs has always pressed home his attacks with praiseworthy skill, courage and determination. F/O. M. S. STRANGE. R.C.A.F., No. 427 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Northern France. When nearing the target the aircraft was attacked by a fighter.' The starboard side of the fuselage was badly holed by the enemy's machine-gun fire, which also seriously damaged the starboard elevator. The dinghy was set on fire and petrol from one of the tanks which had been pierced caused the flames to burn fiercely. The rear gunner was wounded, but remained in his damaged turret to give directions to his pilot, F/O. Strange, who outmanoeuvred the attacker and afterwards successfully bombed his objective. Soon afterwards another fighter was encountered, but once again F/O. Strange proved his skill an.I evaded the attacker and finally reached an airfield in this country where he effected a masterly land ing. This officer displayed the highest standard of skill, courage and devotion to duty in the lace of extremely difficult and dangerous circumstances Wing Cdr. G. R. A. McO. JOHNSTON, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.—Wing Cdr. Johnston is an outstanding leader, whose rare qualities of skill, bravery and devotion to duty have been well reflected in suc cesses of the squadrons he commands which have, within a few months, destroyed 57 enemy aircraft and damaged many more. Within a short pern,.! Wing Cdr. Johnston himself has shot down fool enemy aircraft. His example has inspired all. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Wing Cdr. II. M. NORTH, D.F.C.. A.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.—Since being awarded the D.F.C., Wing Cdr. North has comp.eted many sorties. He i-. a skilful and courageous pilot and under his lender ship the squadron has attained an exceptionally high standard of efficient".* Sqn. l.dr. A. F. CARLISLE. B.F.C., No. 88 Sqn.— On his first operational tour. Sqn. Ldr. Carlisle took part in many day and night intruder sorties and led a flight in a low-level attaek on an important, enemy target. Since continuing his operational flying he has completed a number of important missions with great success and by his accuracy, initiative and courage, he has inspired the utmost confidence in all who have flown with liini. Fit. Lt. P. C. COBLEY, D.F.C , R.A.F.V.R., No. 613 Sqn.—This officer has flown on a large number of sorties. He has twice been wounded, but his keenness for operational flying resutlni undi minished. Distinguished Flying Cross Wing Cdr. J. B. NICOLSON, V.C., R.A.F O, No. 27 Sqn. Wing Cdr. I. G. E. DALE. R.A.F.. No 21 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. A. C. HENDERSON, R.A.F.V.R.., No. 487 Sqn. (N.Z). Sqn. Ldr. G. KERR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 42 Sqn. Fit. Lt. C. H. P. BELL, R.A.F., No. 226 Sqn. Fit. Lt. G. A. BUTLER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 60 Sqn Fit. Lt. D. W. CLARKE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 170 Sqn Fit. Lt. D. A. CLIFTON-MOOO, R.A.F.V.R., No. 168 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. Fit. Lt. J. Sqn. Fit. Lt. Fit. Lt. Fit. Lt. Fit. Lt. Fit. Lt. Sqn. Fit. Lt. P. A EVANS, R.A.F.. No. 98 Sqn. G. JACKSON, R.A.F.V.R, No ;;<-, D. P. LAMP, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 19 Sqn, L. H. LAMBERT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 168 Sqn A. G. OLVER, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 88 Sqa J. C. PEPPIATT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 88 Sqn C. J. F. M. PIKE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 180 STANFORD, R.A.F.V.R., No 98 Sqn
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