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OCTOBER 26TH, 1944 ljjg| ' *» &Z&01* :^;:'" \nsm»- '-.;••':• •-• -r mm mm $£M&sMmS ANOTHER BLOW : Pilots and machines of a Tempest wing operating from Belgium. Whilst in England the wing shot down nearly 650 flying bombs. Note the long-range tanks and submerged cannon. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Retirement GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH. Group Capt. W.Jl. PEIMBOSE, C.B..E., D.F.C., reverts to the retired list retaining the rank of Air Commodore. Octobei 5tn, 1944. Awards THE KING*, has been graciously pleased .to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: — Bar to Distinguished Service Order 8p.it Ldr. E. K. CRESSWELI., D.8.O.. D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn.—This officer has com plcted a very large number oi sorties against a wide range of targets, many of them far into enemy territory Recently he has participated in numerous attacks on enemy railway sidings. He has spent protracted periods over the target and his example of rkill, courage and determination has won great praise. Sqn. Ldr. 0. J. SHANNON, D.S.O., D.F.C., R.A.A.F. No. 617 Sqn.—Since the award of a bar to the D.F.C.. Sqn. Ldr. Shannon has completed many sorties which he has executed with out standing resolution and success. He has at all times displayed courage and fortitude of a high order, and his appreciation of the responsibilities entrusted to him have set a fine example to all. Distinguished Service Order Act. Sqn. Ldr. H. HOPKINBON, R A.F.V.R., No. 253 Sqn.—Since assuming command of his ;quadron this officer has led many operations against enemy coastal shipping and has also attacked installations, locomotives and mechanical transport, with considerable success He haB flown rn a number of bomber escort missions and on at least one occasion was instrumental in successfully 'epulsing an attack by enemy fighters. On another occasion, Sqn. Ldr. Hopkinson was forced to make a crash landing in Yugoslavia after his aircraft had been badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire. The aircraft overturned on landing, but after two and a ball hoars working inside the cockpit, he even tually managed to extricate himself through the hatchway in the fuselage and ultimately returned to 1 is squadron. This officer has set an example which has contributed to the high standard of operational proficiency ot his squadron. Fit Lt. W. LeR. FOOTE, R.C.A.F., No. 626 Sqn. —This officer and airman were captain and mid- upper gunner respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Stuttgart. En route the aircraft was Group Capt. S. Smith. D.S.O., (ret.), who has been appoint mandant of London Command Training Co attacked by a fighter and sustained much damage. The rear gunner was killed, and Fit. Sgt. Smith was blown out of his turret into the fuselage. He was, however, uninjured, and returned to his turret. A fire started in the rear of the fuselage which betrayed the position of the bomber to the enemy and the aircraft was subjected to five suc cessive attacks. Nevertheless, Fit. Lt. Foote skilfully manoeuvred the aircraft and enabled Fit. Sgt. Smith to engage the fighter, which was seen to fall away in flames. Fit. Lt. Foote then continued to the target and completed his mission. This officer and airman have taken part in many sorties and have displayed a high standard of courage and davotion to duty. F/0. K. H. PERRY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn.—In July, 1944, this officer was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Hamburg. Shortly after leaving the target area Ms aircraft was hit by three anti aircraft shells and burst into flames. The pilot's cockpit became a mass of flames and F/0. Perry was overcome by the smoke and fumes. The bomber dfved steeply. When he recovered, only by superhuman efforts was he able to puil the bomber out of its dive. As the fires were still burning, F/O. Perry rallied his crew together and, after they had extinguished the flames, he endeavoured to fly his badly damaged aircraft to base. The long sea crossing was accomplished at a height of 3,000ft and only two engines were serviceable. Nevertheless, displaying great cool ness and courage, this officer eventually effected a crash landing on an airfield in this country. F/O. Perry has completed very many operations and throughout he has set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty. Wing Cdr. A. MARKLAND, D.F.C., D.F.M., R.A.F.VJt.. No. 78 Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Marklaod has completed many sorties on bis second tour of operations. He^has displayed high powers of leadership, skilkrand determination, qualities which have been rejected in the operational efficiency of the squajrron he commands. Act. WimfCdr. B. D. RUSSELL, D.F.C. R.C.-^.F. -In receftf intensive air operations the squadrons _ command of Wing Cdr. Russell have eomplerfcTTr^arge number of sorties. Within a period#of thre9^ayg a very lage number of enemy trarrrfort vehicjW were attacked, of which 127 set on fir\ and a bigger number were iaged. In addition, four hostile aircraft were Iroyed and seventeen tanks and nineteen other rJ"
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