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Aviation History
1944
1944 - 2114.PDF
408 SERVICE AVIATION W/O. K. F. FLUTE, R.A.A.F., NO. 463 (R.A.A.F.) Bqn. W/O. H. E. A. KNOX, D.F.M., R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) 8qn. F/O. M. R. DOURLEY, R.C.A.F., No. ID Sqn. I•••<). J. R. GLAZEBROOK. R.C.A.F., No. 106 Sqn. F/O. M. R. LEASK, R.C.A.F., No. 192 Sqn. F/O. E. TOBPPA, R.C.A.F., No. 78 Sqn. P/O. A. V. HARDY. D.F.M., R.C.A.F., No. 35 Sqn. P O. It. W. D. PRICE, R.C.A.F., No. 625 Sqn. WO. .J. H. KNOX, R.C.A.F.. No. 550 Sqn. P/O. N. F. STOCK. R.N.Z.A.F., No. 149 Sqn. P/O. T. H STRONG, R.N.Z.A.F.. No. 7 Sqn. Wing Cdr. .1. A. I'IDDINGTON, R.A.F.O., No. 429 Sqn. fDeoeft»*d.i Fit. Ft. JF C. I'KXTON. R.A.F.V.K., No. -55 Sqn. (Deceased.) Fit. Ft. C. B. RUSSELL, R.A.F.V.IF, NO. 35 Sqn. P/O. J. W. FDMONDS, R.A.F.V.U., No. 466 IR.A.A.F.i BOB. (Deceased.) W/O. (BOW P/O.) A. GALLOWAY, R.A.F.V.R.. NO. 51 Sqn. F/O. O. <• GALVIW, R.A.A.F., No, 35 Sun. 8qn. Ldr. 1. B. lit TU:U, li A.F.V.R., No. 258 KB, Sou, Ldr. H. T. PATTERSON'. R.C.A.F.. NO. 433 (R.C.A.F.I Son. Pit 1,1. \V. A. CORY. II.MW.lf., No. 427 (B.C.A.FJ Son. Fit. Ft. M. F. FliEWELLIHO, R.C.A.F., No. 434 (R.O.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. l,t, A. S. llADDOK, H.A.F.V.R., No. 252 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. H. STEVENS, R.A.A.F., No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. J. I>. CAKES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 1S8 Sqn. P/O. J. T. HALL, R.C.A.F., No. 61 Sqn. F/O. H. B. THOMAS. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 85 Sqn. F/O. D. K. WILEY, R.C.A.F., No. 431 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. G. F. GAIRNS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 102 Sqn. P/O. W. DAVENPORT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 252 Sqn. P/O. 3. MCHOUSTON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 432 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. C. E. SMITH. 1! A.F V.R.., No. 158 Sqn. P/O, W. R. HORNE. R.A.F.V.R., No 9 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. IF G. KEILLOR, R.C.A.F., No. 415 I R.C.A.F.I Sqn. F/O. C. A. WONDOLOWSKI, R.C.A.F., No. 415 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. H. CORRE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 264 Sqn. F/O. C. A. BINES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 264 Sqn. Fit. Ft. I. IF COSBY. R.A.F.. No. 264 Sqn. Fit. Lt. F. S. SKELTON, .R.A.F.V.R., No. 85 Sqn. Fit. Lt. T. IIAROREAVES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 622 Sqn. F/O. J. BAMFORD, R.C.A.F., No. 421 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. H. J. S. HARMER, R.A.F.V.R,. No. 158 Sqn. P/O I N. HULLAH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 Sqn. F/O. H. C. YAKWOOD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 90 Sqn, P/O. P. ANDERSON, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 158 Sqn. P/O. J. W. BURNS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 158 Sqn. P/O. W. K. GKEEN, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 49 Sqn. P/O. J. HITCHHAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 158 Sqn. P/O. C. LACY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 49 Sqn. P/O. L. A. MANN. R.C.A.F., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. W/O. A. I. KORMAN, R.C.A.F., No. 158 Sqn. W/O. (now P/O.) R. J. WALSH, No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Wng Cdr. P. D. F. MITCHELL, R.A.F.O , No. 236 Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. P. B. ELWELL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 264 Sqn. Fit. Lt. L. R. BACON, NO. 248 Sqn. Fit. J»t. R. B. DAVIDSON, R.A.F., No. 6 Sqn. Fit, Lt. .T. D. LINDSAY, R.C.A.F., No. 403 (R.C.A.F.I Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. H. MCCAW, R.N.Z.A.F.. No. 486 (N.Z.) Sqn. Fit. Lt. H. C. TRAINOR, R.C.A.F., No. 411 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit, Lt, A. E. WALKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 6 Sqn. Pit Lt. R. BERCOW, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn. Fit. Ft, B. IF HOWARD, R.A.F.. NO. 76 Squ. Fit. Lt. L. 8. HOXEY, R.A.F.V.R., No 76 Sqn. Fit. Lt. A. HUMPHREYS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn. Fit. Ft I' li. JOHNSON, R.C.A.F., No. 421 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Ft. L. A. MOORE, R.C.A.F.. No. 411 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F'O. L. W. FARR, R.A.A.F., No. 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P () A. MOFELLAN, R.A.A.F.. No. 78 Sqn. P 0, E. B. ELBEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn. P/O. B. E. C- JVDD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Sst G. E. 3. STEERE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 429 (R.C.A.F.l Sqri.— These airmen were night en- ;iine!-, miil-upper and rear gunners respectively of an aircraft detailed for a sortie one night in June. 1944. Over the enemy coast the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and the pilot was mortally wounded. He gave orders to the re mainder of the crew to leave by parachute, but Sgt. Steere, realising that his comrade would be unable to follow, disregarded the order. He went to his wounded comrade, and together they suc-,,,,led ID regaining control of the aircraft. Sgt. Si*cic then discovered that Sgts. Mangtone and Ritchie had also stayed in the aircraft and were ready to assist in rendering what aid they could to their fatally injtuvd pilot. This done, they did everything possible to assist 8gt. Steere. who had taken over the controls in an effort to fly the aircraft home. Although he had no previous experience, he flew to an airfield. After making contact with the ground personnel by radio tele. phone, he circled the airfield whilst Sgts. Man- gione and Ritchie gave additional first aid to the NEW ARRIVAL : F/O. R. Fisher sorts out his kit on an airfield in Southern France. The projection seen in front of the cockpit is not a new gun sight but a screwdriver. pilol and then parachuted him out of the air craft on a static line in a last effort to save his life. Only when he was sure that his other two comrades had safely left the aircraft by para chute did Sgt. Steere then leave himself. In the face of a trying ordeal these airmen displayed great courage and devotion to duty, setting an example of the highest order. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit. Sgt, N. A. OAKLEY, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 77 8qn. Fit. Sgt, S. A. E. PARISH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. J. E. POWNEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 101 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. H. REDDY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 51 Sqn. m Fit. Sgt. A. C. SHERWIN, R.A.F.VJL, NO. 78 ffqm Fit. Sgt. R. A. SIMPKIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. G. SMITH. R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. J. E. STEWARD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 138 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. SURRELL, R.A.F.V.R., No 76 Sqn. Fit Sgt. D. SWEENEY, R.A.F., No. 7 Sqn. 1 it. Sgt. IF TOWNSLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 97 Sqn. Fit Sgt, (now P/O.) C. T. J. TROTT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 San. Fit. Sgt. R. VICKERSTAFFE, R.A.F., No. 50 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. W. L. WALLACE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) K. WOOLLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 640 Sqn. Sgt W. HENDREY, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 460 "Sqn. Sgt. E. a W. BULL, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 550 Sqn. Sgt. J. CLARKSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 161 Sqn. Sgt. L. H. HANNAY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 78 Sqn. Sgt. D. C. HAWKINS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. Sgt. II. A. HAWTHORN. R.A.F., No. 51 Sqn. Sgt. C. A. HILL, R.A.F., No. 35 Sqn. Sgt. J. J. MACKENZIE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn. Sgt, A. Mel. MCINULTY. R.A.F.V.R., No. 619 Sqn. Sgt. P. MORRISSEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 101 Sqn. Sgt. K. I. PILE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. Sgt. S. POWELL, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 101 Sqn. Sgt, T. L. RAEBURN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. Sgt. (now P/O.) K. A. SEABORN, R.A.F., No. 640 Sqn. Sgt. R. WATERBON. R.A.F.V.R., No. 619 Sqn. Sgt. G. G. WATT. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 619 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. F. W. BEARE. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 614 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. P. F. .TAMES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 624 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. E. KEEBLE. R.A.F.V.R., No. 284 Sqn. Fit Sgt. V. C. SCOTT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 148 Sqn. Fit, Sgt, B. H. PETERS. R.A.A.F., No. 112 Sqn. Fit Sgt. D. G. WEBB, R.A.F.VIR.. NO. 239 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. J. A. CAMERON, R.A.A.F., No 104 Sqn. Fit Sgt. K. 8. TROLLOPE, R.A.A.F., No. 104 Sqn. Sgt. T. F. FROGLEY, H.A.F.V.R., No. 619 Sqn. Sgt. D. U. DARKNESS, R.C.A.F., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt, D. R. MCEVOY, R.C.A.F., No, 425 .R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt. C. A. MATTHEWS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 425 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt. D. J. WEBB, R.C.A.F.. No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. L. RICHARDSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 197 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. W. G. HOOD. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 125 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. J.-S. EDGAR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 603 Sqn. Fit. Sgt K. de H. HAMBLIN, R.C.A.F.. No. 465 (RC.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt, V. J P. LACAILLE. R.C.A.F., No. 425 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. C. A. SELFE. R.C.A.F., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn Fit Sgt. M. E. TROUSDALE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 578 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. H. B. YATES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 603 Sqn. Sgt. M. R. BURNETT, (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. R.C.A.F., No. 426 Fit Sgt. Sqn. Fit. Sgt. Fit. Sgt. Fit. Sgt, Fit. Sgt. Fit. Sgt. Fit. Sgt. W (). 1). vv, It. G E. A. K.IRKNESS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 159 J. W. LEE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 99 Sqn. MANSER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 357 Sqn. MATHER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 215 Sqn. MORGAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 143 Sqn. NIXON, R.A.F., No. 159 Sqn. A. RICHARDS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 159 Sqn. Sgt. B. BOOKER, R.A.F.V.R., No 357 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) M. J. C8RICH, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 180 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) I. D. CULPAN. R.N.Z.A.F., No. 34 Sqn. Fit Sgt. J. T. MCKEOWN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 53 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. CARTER, R N.Z.A.F., No. 86 Sqn. Fit Sgt. L. C. DOUGHTY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 248 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. I. D. FL.TCHER, R.A.FV.R., NO. 103 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. 8. T. MASON, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt. D. HALL, R.A.F.V R., NO. 101 Sqn. Sgt. C. THOMPSON, R.A.F.V R., NO. 7 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. F. 8. HODGE, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt, N. R. MODELAND, R.C.A.F., No. 90 Sqn. Fit Sgt. K. E. BOONE. R A F.V.R.. No. 207 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. W. CHARL«;SWORTH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqn. E. CONNER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 576 Sqn. E. A. DAVIDSON, R A.F.V.R.. No. 61 Sgt. Fit. Fit. t Sqn. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.f R- C. DIMENT, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 158 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. S. HAMILTON, R A.F V.R,, No. 10. Sqn. Fit, Sgt. J. HARRISON, R.A.F., No. 83 Sqn. Fit Sgt. J. HATFIELD, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 99 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. A. KANE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. E. C. H. KNOWLES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. H. A. LAING, R.A.F., No. 76 Sqn. Fit Sgt. J. E. LEVETT, RAF., No. 35 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. H. D. LEWIS, R.A.F., NO. 83 Sqn. Fit Sgt. R. C. T LODGE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. J. MITCHELL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 158 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. A. M. MORLEY, A.A.F., No. 10 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. R. R MORRIS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 158 Sqn. Fit. Sgt (now P/O.) H. C. PRIME, R.C.A.F., No. 100 Sqn. " S. G. PARKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 220 nt. sgt; Sqn. Fit Sgt Sqn. Fit. Sgt. L. B. E. WILLIAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 228 M. GASTON, R.C.A F., NO. 115 Sqn. C. L. BARUGH, R.A.F V.R., No. 115 Sqn. Sgt. .1. H. WEST, R.A.F.V.R., No 115 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. D. F. GLYNN, R.A.F.V.R.. No 622 Sqn. Sgt. B. C. SWANSON, R.C.A.F., No. 12 Sqn. Fit. Sgt H. SYMMONDS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. K. S. RANDLE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 97 Sqn. Sgt T. P. BURKE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 550 Sqn Sgt. D. H. COCHRANE, R.A.F.V.R., No. J.160 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. v Sgt. L. W. DUNCAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10 Sqn. Sgt. H. GOULDEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 460 Sqn. Sgt. W. HENDRY, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt. K. G. HOOK. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 75 (N.Z.) Sqn Sgt. J. H. MCCREERY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 9 Sqn. Sgt. E. A. PERCIVAL. R.A.F.V.R., No, 12 Sqn.
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