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1944
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OCTOBER 5TH, 1944 FLIGHT 381 SERVICE AVIATION during which he has attacked Berlin on eleven occasions. Within recent months Sqn. Ldr, Break- spear has led his flight on numerous . sorties against targets in the battle area in Normandy. Bv his careful planning and great skill he has played a good part in the success achieved. He is an inspiring leader, whose outstanding quali ties have contributed materially to the efficiency and fine fighting spirit of the flight he commands. Sqn. Ldr. B. W. CULPIN, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has par ticipated in a very large number of sorties, includ ing sixteen attacks on the German capital. He has set a splendid example of keenness and devo tion to duty. In addition to his operational tasks, Sqn. Ldr. Culpin has devoted much, skill and energy in training other members of the squadron with good Tesults- Sqn. Ldr. E. D. LEVIEN. DM.. No. 90 Sqn.— This officer has completed a second tour of opera tions and has continued to display the highest qualities of skill, courage and leadership. He has at all times displayed the greatest determination in pressing home his attacks and has achieved much success. He is a most efficient and under standing captain, whose Unfailing devotion to duty has set a fine example. Sqn, Ldr. J. R. MCDONALD, D.F.C., R.C.A.F.. No. 405 [R.CA.F.I Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C., this officer has completed very many sorties against a wide range of targets. He has displayed a high degree of skill, keenness and determination throughout and his example has been most inspir ing. He is a very efficient and zealous flight com mander and has rendered extremely valuable service in the training of* other members of the squadron. Sqn. Ldr. A. J. MULLIGAN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn.—This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, involving attacks on heavily defended areas in Germany and on other more distant targets. He lias at all times dis played great, determination and devotion to duty. He has rendered exceptional service and has proved Mmself a great asset to the squadron. Fit. Lt. R. EDWARDS, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 7 Sqn.-This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, involving attacks on a wide range of targets in Germany; he has also completed several bombing missions against targets in Normandy. He is a. highly skilled arid fearless captain and pilot, whose fine fighting qualities have been re flected in the efficiency and determination of his crews. Fit. Lt. H. B. HAT, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., No. 692 Sqn.—This officer has participated in a very large number of sorties, involving attacks on a wide variety of enemy targets. He has invariably dis played a high standard of courage and resolution. He has rendered much loval and devoted service. F/O. N. R. Ross, D.F.O., R.A.F.V.R., No. 617 Sqn.—This officer has completed a very large number of sorties and the successes obtained are a fine testimony to his great skill, courage and reso lution. He is a model captain, whose strong sense of duty, gallantry and resource has set an example of the highest order. Wing Cdr. M. E. POLLARD. D.F.C., A.F.C.. R.A.P.O., No. 107 Sqn.—This officer has led numerous successful attacks against enemy air field military installations, convoys and lines oi communication. More recently, since the invasion of France, he has completed six particularly harassing patrols at night over Normandy and in addition has led six aircraft in an attack on enemy fuel trains at Chatellerault. In spite of the dark ness the trains were located and a telling low-level attack delivered. Throughout. Wing Cdr. Pollard has set a splendid example of courage and leadership. Sqn. Ldr. E. M. GOODALE, R.A.F., No. 16 Sqn.-This officer has a, fine record of operational flying. He served in France in 1940 and took part in the Dieppe operation in 1941. Since then he has flown on numerous photographic reconnaissances. Throughout this long period Sqn. Ldr. Goodale has proved to be an outstanding leader who has con stantly set a fine example of keenness, resolution and skill. Wing Cdr. E. H. MCHARDY. D.F.C.. R.A.F.O.. "•<>. 143 San.—Wing Cdr. MoHardy is now on his third tour of operational duty and has completed numerous sorties. He poasesses very marked powers of leadership which have been reflected in the excellent morale and enthusiasm which has permeated his squadron. While in command of the squadron, he took part in eleven anti-shipping operations, four of which developed into major and successful attacks on enemy vessels. Wing Car. McHardy has destroyed at least three enemy aircraft and damaged others. Sqn. Ldr. O. G. CLEGG. R.A.F.O., No. 159 Sqn -Sqn. Ldr. Clegg is an outstanding operational pilot *ho has been employed on operations without a break since May, 1941. In the United Kingdom and the Middle East theatres of war he partici-pated in numerous night fighter and intruder patrols and, during that period, destroyed at least four enemy aircraft. Since joining this squadron as flight commander, he has completed his duties in a jKost able and skilful manner. He has com plete** number of successful night bomber sorties over Burma and has twice flown his aircraft and <rew safely to base on three engines after sustain ing damage in combats with enemy fighters. Son. Ldr. D. R. M. FURNISS, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R. —This officer has completed a tour of duty on photographic reconnaissance work. In February, 1944, he commanded a photographic reconnais sance detachment which flew to North Russia in connection with the attack on the German battle ship Tnpits. Despite treacherous weather and persistent technical failures due to the intense cold the detachment took part continuously in recon naissance work. Sqn. Ldr. Furniss participated in all the work of the detachment and obtained- many photographs despite enemy opposition. Sqn. Ldr. G. D. S. KOESTER. D.F.C., R.C.A.F, u°>. \05 San—This officer has displayed the highest standard oi courage and determination in air operations. He is a highly skilled member of aircraft crew, whose great skill and devotion have played an important part in the success achieved. Lis record is most impressive. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Wing Cdr. J. B. MILL-WARD, D.F.C., It C.A.F.. No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Miilwar.l has completed many successful sorties during which he has attacked a wide range of BtiOTgl defended targets. He is an exceptionally keen and capable flight commander and has at all times displayed fine qualities of courage and devotion tn dutv. Wing Cdr. W. F. M. NEWSON. D.F.I- . H.C.A.F.. No. 431 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Newson has shown marked ability both as^r squadron commander and as a captain of airr^rai on operations. Since the award nf (he rL-P\C. SKIPPER'S BADGE : Captains of aircraft crews in Bomber and Coastal Command can now wear a dis tinguishing armlet. It is a capital C surmounted by an eagle and crown. has completed attacks on such targets as Berlin Magdeburg, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf in a most gallant and efficient manner. His courage, leader ship and resolution have set a fine example to ah. Fit Lt T. W. PIERCE, D.F.C., R.C.A.t., No. 105 Sqn.-This officer has completed many sorties against a variety of targets and lias set a fine efample of skill, courage and tenacity. A navigator of considerable 'experience with a fine operational record Fit. Lt. Pierce is an invaluable officer to " Flf "if X' F. LEWIS, D.F.C.. R.A F., No. 405 (RCAF ) Son—This officer has flown on a e-reat number of sorties against strongly fortified Sfgts Tn Germany. His technical skill and keenness for operational flying have set a fine example to the rest of his crew Sqn Ldr. T. W. HORTON, D.F.C., R.N.Z.A.F., No 105 Sqn.-Sinre his previous award Sqn. Lor. Horton baa completed many successful sorties during which he has attacked a wide range of argeW He has on all occasions shown great courage and determination and has done much valuable wort. D.F.tt, B.W*A£, No 7 Sqn.-Since being awarded the D.F.O., Fit it Williams lias completed many more operational sorties A most determined and courageous captain of aircraft, he is undismayed by heavy opposition and alwavs presses home his attacks with skill and m'Ife has several times been subjected to determined attacks by enemy fighters which have been frustrated through his skilful airmanship, and on two occasions at least his gunners have been enabled to destroy the enemy aircraft Fit. Lt. G. W. A. AUSTEN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 640 Sqn.-Since being awarded the DF.C . this officer has completed mam sorties ami ha.- continned to display the highest standard of skill and gallantry. Recently he was the rear gunner of an aircraft detailed to attack the railway sidings at Amiens. During the operation his aircraft was attacked by a fighter. Fit. Lt. Austen promptly gave his pilot the necessary combat manoeuvre and then opened fire. His bullets struck the attacker which is believed to have been destroyed. On thi» as on other occasions. Fit. Lt. Austen Mauled his aircraft with great skill, and thus contributed materially to its safe return. Fit. Lt. B. O. Fnow, D F.C., R.A.F.V.R.. No. 7 Sqn.—One night in June, 1944, these officers and warrant officer wore captain, rear gunner and mid-upper gunner respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack an enemy target. When neariug tin-enemy const on the return flight. Fit. Lt Frow saw a Ju 88 about to attack another aircraft of Ihe bomber force. He immediately ordered his gunners to open fire. Fit. Lt. Wharton and W/O l.rasmus promptly delivered bursts of fire which stjBiCk the enemy aircraft, causing it to dive tn ground where it exploded. A few minutes f Fit. I.t Wharton sighted another Heater commit in to attack, llai quickly warned his cap tua who manoetivre<rtj|»w good position from which tit. Lt. WhartorijlKivered a long burst of fire His bullets strjMTthe attacker which caught fire ^nd divedesnrnwards. In the meantime. W/O. •rasmnajJKd sighted yet a third fighter on the starhjswq quartet Although the intercommunion yfl*fc'8|emNMsJHefectiy* he managed to warn his fain pnd cMftsnner and the latter drove off the 'attickeri whichf hatfrlosed in. These members of airaraft. crew displayed great skill, coolness tad ! co-operation throughout this notable action. They have completed many sorties against dangerou- aml difficult targets. —-Fit. Lt. M. M. DAVISON, DF.C., R.A.F.V.R and F/O. A. C. WILTMOTT, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.lt . both of No. 264 Sqn.—As pilot and observer respec tively these officers have completed a very large number of sorties and have invariably displayed praiseworthy courage and devotion to duty. Tiiov have destroyed ten enemy aircraft, successes which are an excellent testimony to their skill and po operation. Fit. Lt. J. F. MCELROY, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., No 421 (R.CA.F.) Sqn.—This officer continues to dis play the finest qualities of courage and deter mination in air operations. In June, 1944, be flew the leading aircraft of a formation which engaged a force of more than 30 enemy fighters, nine of which were shot down. Although his air craft sustained severe damage. Fit. Lt. McElroy made a safe landing at an airfield. In this engage ment he displayed leadership of a high order. Fit. Lt. R, F. HAYES. D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 293 Sqn.—This officer has done outstanding work on air/sea rescue sorties. On one occasion he was largely responsible for saving the life of a pilot off the Albanian coast. During the rescue his aircraft was attacked by three Me 109s and destroyed. Fit, Lt. Hayes and his colleagues escaped ashore and were rescued later bv another Air/Sea Rescue aircraft. In May, 1944, Fit. Lt. Hayes made a gallant attempt to rescue a fighter pilot whose aircraft had been forced down on to the sea near the enemy coast. While he has been in command he and his crews have saved the lives of many members of air crew. Wing Cdr. W. P. PLEASANCE, D.F.C., R.C.A.K No. 419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—One night in June, 1944, these officers were pilot and flight engineer respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack the railway junction at Versailles. In the takeoff both the port engines faltered at a time when the aircraft had barely left the ground. Wing Cdr. Pleasance was unable to climb, but, by Just clearing immediate obstacles and by taking advan tage of low flying ground, he flew on for some 20 miles at a height of about 200 feet. By then P/O. McGill had succeeded in restoring power to the engines, and Wing Cdr. Pleasance flew on to the target and bombed it. Both these officers displayed great coolness and skill in a difficult and dangerous situation. Wing Cdr. 0. 8. BARTLETT, D.F.O., R.A.F.O, No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—In the course of his second tour of operations this officer has attacked many strongly defended targets, including several attacks on Berlin and numerous others on Indus trial centres in the Ruhr. He Is a forceful and courageous leader whose example has inspired all Fit. Lt. A. E. UMBERS, D.F.C., R.N.Z.A.F., No. 3 Squ—This officer has led his flight on very many sorties during which military transport, railway communications, ammunition dumps and other targets on the ground have been attacked with excellent results; on one occasion eight loco motives were destroyed. By his great skill and unbeatable determination. Fit. Lt. Umbers has played a worthy part in the successes achieved He is a most inspiring leader. Wing Cdr. F. A. GREEN, D.F.C., R.A.F.O, No. 105 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C.. this officer has participated in many more operational sorties the majority of which have been against the enemy's most vital and strongly defended targets. He has at all times displayed a fine fighting spirit, and under his experienced leader ship his flight has achieved many successes. Sqn. Ldr. R. F. CAWDERV. D.F.O.. R.A.F O.. No. 97 Squ—Since being awarded the D.F.C., this officer has taken part in sorties against some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany and occupied territory. He has continued to dis play resourcefulness and courage, which, coupled
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