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NOVEMBER 2ND, 1944 w GRUMMAN ATTACKS : Rocket-firing Grumman Avengers of the U.S. Navy with their escort of long-range Grumman Wildcats before take-off from a carrier to raid the Philippines. The rockets appear to be the type used by the R.A.F. SERVICE AVIATION. Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Awards Fleet Air Arm THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award : — For bravery and skill in an attack on an enemy destroyer off the coast of Norway: — Distinguished Service Cross Temp. Sub Lt. (A) D. MoLACHtAN, B.N.V.R. Royal Air Force THE KINO has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy : — Distinguished Service Order Act. Fit. Lt. C. H. BAVEVSTOCK, D.F.C.. D.F.M.. R.A.F.V.H., No. 201 Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Bavcystock continues to set the highest example of skill and iship. His record as captain of aircraft 13 one of consistent efficiency and devotion to duty, and his work has contributed much to the suc cess of operations against the enemy's surface and under-water craft Act. Wing Cdr. C. A. MATON. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 502 Sqn.—This officer has in outstanding record, having been engaged on operational flying since the beginning of the present war. During the Battle of Britain, as navigator gunner he flew on night flying patrols completing 92 sorties. Fol lowing this. Wing Odr. Maton served for a while as a staff officer in Coastal Command, later volun tarily relinquishing his acting rank to resume operational flying. As flight commander his out standing leadership, personality and personal ex ample materially contributed to the splendid spirit of his squadron. Since May. 1944, this officer has been in command of his squadron and has flown with every crew, participating in many dangerous and hazardous missions. Fit. Lt. G. B. SiNc.LKiitmsT. D.F.C, R.A.F.V.R., No. 542 8qn.--Flt'. I.t Bingtefcurs1 has been engaged on photographic reconnaissance duties since the autumn of 1941. Prior to this tie had completed 28 anti-submarine patrols. Throughout two tours of operational duty he has displayed outstanding enthusiasm and great de votion to duty. This officer is a pilot of excep tional skill and ability, who has flown on sorties over Norway, Germany and occupied Europe. He has also completed many bomb damage assess ment sorties, flying over the enemy's most heavily defended areas immediately after a bombing attack. With great, coolness and determination I'll Lt. Singlehurst has always succeeded in evad ing both enemy fighter opposition and anti-air craft fire and lias obtained many excellent photo graphs. Sqn. Ldr. L. N. AHEBN, D.F.C.. R.A.A.F., No. 112 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Ahern has taken part in the campaigns in the Western Desert, North Africa, Sicily and Italy. His ability as a pilot has been outstanding. On several occasions his aircraft sus tained severe damage from anti-aircraft fire and once he was forced to make a crash landing, for tunately just behind our own lines. Since be has been in command of his squadjon, he has led many successful and spectacular missions which have resulted in the destruction or damaging of numerous mechanised vehicles, tanks, road and rail bridges and a number of ammunition dumps which exploded. He has personally destroyed three enemy aircraft on the ground and damaged two Fw 190s in air combat. The high standard of efficiency and superb example of courage set by Sqn. Ldr. Ahern has been beyond praise. Act. Wing Cdr. J. WAILACE, D.F.C.. R.A.FO., No. 13 8qn.~-Wing Cdr. Wallace commenced opera tional flying in 1940 in the Sudan. Since the award of the D.F.C.. he has a^cted as Senior Staff Officer at Headquarters and as commanding officer of his squadron. His organising ability, tact and -knowledge greatly assisted in the operating of the squadron. Wing Cdr. Wallace has completed numerous sorties during this period. On one occa sion when extremely adverse weather prevailed, he was the only pilot to* reach, and boisb the target successfully. His 'outstanding retort*., enthusiasm and determination have been commendable at all , Sqn. Ldr 3, H. BROWN, E P.O., R.A.F., INo. 6 Sqn.—As flight commander, Sqn. Ldr Brown has planned and led many attacks against enemy shipping. During May 1944, he was appointed squadron commander. He led many anti-shippini attacks often in the faee of intense enemy fi£. At all times this officer has displayed courage and skill of the highest order He has contributed to the destruction of several thousand tons of enemy shipping, including a small merchant vessel besides numerous smaller craft. Fit. Lt. E. BALDWIN, D.F.M., R.A.F, No. 139 Sqn.—One night in July, 1944, Fit. Lt. Baldwin was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin. On the bombing run the aircraft was hit in several places by anti-aircraft fire. One piece of shrapnel pierced the suction line to the blind-flying instruments and rendered them un serviceable. Undeterred, Fit. Lt. Baldwin con tinued the bombing run and completed a success ful attack. Shortly after leaving the target area he was pursued by an enemy fighter. Fit. Lt. Baldwin decided to take refuge in a cloud, but with bis blind-flying instruments out of action he lost control of the aircraft, but evaded the fighter. After losing considerable height, control of the aircraft was regained end a sals flight to bat- was made. This officer has completed very many sorties. His courage, determination and devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise. Act. Fit. Lt. H. A. WALKEB, D.F.C., R C.AJ, No. 138 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.F.C., this officer has completed many sorties, most of which have demanded a high degree of skill and courage The successes obtained are a fine tribute to his fine fighting spirit and unfailing devotion •to duty. Fit. Lt. F. L. DODD, A.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 544 Sqn.—As pi'ot and observer respectively, this officer and airman have completed many sorties and have displayed a high standard of swjl and devotion to dutv. In July, 1944. they completed a reconnaissance of many hours' duration in the face of extremely adverse weather. During the operation, although much antiaircraft fire wa* directed at their aircraft, they obtained valuable information Three days later Fit. Lt. Dodd and Fit. Sgt. Hill successfully completed at
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