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5io & FLIGHT NOVEMBER 9TH, 1944 '5§L* r FIVE-TON LORRIES : The Lancasters bombing the Ruhr cities are now carrying nearly 5 tons of bombs per aircraft. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Promotions AiH MARSHAL H.R.H. the DUK.E OF GLOU CESTER, K.U., K.T., K.P.. G.CB., G.O.M.G., G.O.V.O., A.D.C., to be Air Chief Marshal. Oct-> ber 27th, 1944 GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH. Air Commodores (temp.) (Act. Air Vice Mar shals) are granted tho rank of Air Commodores (war subs.). A. L. PAXTON, D.F.C. Sept. 5th, 1944. C. B. 8. SPAOKMAN. D.F.C. Sept. Uih. 1944 8. V. SIMPSON, C.B , C.B.E., M.C. Sept. 14th 1944. Appointments The Air Ministry announces the following appointments : — Air Vice-Marshal .1. If, D'ALBIAC, C.B., D.S.O., to Permaneut Commission Selection Board, Direc torate General of Personal Services. Air .Ministry. Act. Air Vice-Marshal A. P. DAVIDSON, C.B E., to special duties with Control Commission, Mili tary Section, Air Force Planning Staff, Air Corodre. P. H. MACK/WORTH, C.B.K., D.F.C., to be Commandant, Empire Central Navigation School. Air Comdro. A. H. WAHN to Directorate General of Personal Services, Air Ministry (Morale and Rehabilitation). Air Comdro. L. DARVALL, M.C.. to be A O.C. of a Group in Transport Command Air Comdre. N. L. DESOER to be A.OC. of a Group, A.C.S.E.A. Air Comdre. H. F. FULLER to be (Vnnnand Accountant, Technical Training Command. Air Comdre. S. G. LEE, M.C., to Headquarters, Mediterranean Allied Air Force. Act. Air Comdre. A. FLETCHER. C.M.U., C.B.E.. M.C., to be Deputy Senior Air Staff Officer on liaison with B.O.A.C, H.Q Transport Command Act. Air Comdre. G. D. HARVEY, C.B.E., D.F.C., to Permanent Commission Selection Board, Air Ministry. Act. Air Comdre. G. H. EWINQ, O.B.E., to be O.C. (Engineering) of a Maintenance Unit in AC.8.E.A. Act. Air Comdre. N. A. P. PRITCHETT to be Senior Air Staff Officer of a Group in Coastal Command. Air Vice-Maishal D'ALBIAC has been Deputy Commander, Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force, since February this year. Prior to that he had been Air Officer Commanding tne home-based 2nd Tactical Air Force from its formation in 1943. He was awarded the D.S.O. in 1916, and was made C.B. in 1941. Last September he was given the U.S. Legion of Merit (Commander). Air Vice-Marshal DAVIDSON has been Air Officer Commanding in Iraq and Persia since :ast Febru ary He was made C.B.E. iq 1941, and holds the Polish Croix des Vaillants. Awards THE KING has been graciously pleaded to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: — Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Group Capt. P. G. WVKEHAM BARNES. D-S.O., D.F.C., R.A.F.—This officer has displayed the highest qualities of skill, gallantry and devo tion to duty. He is a masterly leader whose good judgment and undoubted tactical ability have beeu reflected in the operational eflioiencv of the squadrons he commands. Since the land ing in Northern France the squadrons have com pleted eery many sorties and have achieved much success. Group Capt. Wykeham-Bames has par ticipated in many of these missions, especially the more difficult of the assignments, and through out his example has inspired all. Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. G. C. KEEFER, D.F.C., RC.A.F. —This officer has completed many sorties since being awarded a bar to the D.F.C., and his record is outstanding. Within the past few mtnths he has led large formations of aircraft on air opera tions during which 40 enemy aircraft have been destroyed. The successes obtained reflect the greatest credit on the skill, gallantry and reso lution of Wing Cdr. Keefcr. This officer has been responsible for the destruction of eight hostile aircraft. Act. Wing Cdr. D. D. HAIG, D.F.C., R.A.F., No. 625 Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Haig has consistently dis played the highest standard of leadership, skill and gallantry. He has completed very many sorties, including attacks against strongly de fended targets in Germany and the occupied coun tries. On a recent sortie, although his aircraft was severely damaged by anti aircraft fire, by brilliant airmanship, he flew the aircraft safely back to this country and made a skilful landing. Since assuming command of his squadron Wing Cdr. Haig has maintained a high standard of efficiency and morale. He has set a fine example. Act. Wing Cdr. D. M. WALBOURN, R.A.F.V.B., No. 582 Bqn.—Wing Cdr. Walbourn has completed much operational flying against a variety of heavily defended targets in Germany. He has at all times displayed the highest standard of courage and resolution in pressing borne his attacks, and his achievements are worthy of high praise Wing Cdr. Walbourn is a fine leader and an invaluable officer to his squadron. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Son. Ldr. G. CAMPBELL, D.F.C.. R.A.F., No 226 Sqn.-Sqn. Ldr. Campbell has cxmpifcted many sorties against a variety of targets by day and night. In August, 1944, he was detailed for an operation against a ferry at Duclair. Despite heavy anti aircraft fire the attack was pressed home with good results. Shortly after tne bombs had fallen the aircraft was struck. It immedi-
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