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Aviation History
1945
1945 - 0044.PDF
FLIGHT JANUARY 4TH, 1945 SERVICE AVIATION Fit. Lt. A. J P. BiTORD, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., No.419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn—This officer is an outstand- ing pilot and captain of aircraft. He has attached,among other targets, Berlin, Leipzig, Frankfurt and objectives In the Ruhr and has always pressedhome his attacks with fine skill and determination. His example of fearlessness and imperturbabilityhas made a noteworthy contribution to the high morale prevailing in his squadron. lit. Lt F. R. HARRIS, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., No.78 Sqn.—This officer has attacked many of the most heavily defemlod targets and has at all timespressed home his attacks despite the fiercest enemy oppoa tion. ll<j has achieved consistently goodresults and his unfailing courage and leadership have set ^ fine example to all. Act. Fit, Lt. E. W. GARRETT, D.F.C., R.C.A.F.,No.. 109 Sqn,-Throughout many attacks against major enemy targets, Fit. Lt. Garrett has con-sistently displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order A zealous and efficient navigator,this officers keenness to operate against the enemy has set a fine example to all his squadron. Distinguished Flying Cross P/O. A. E. DAVIDSON, R.C.A.F., No. 625 Sqn. p;n ?' OVKES, R.C.A.F.. No. 333 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. L. E. FORD, R.C.A.F., No. 425 (R.C A F) Sqn. P/O. H. O. F. FBITH, R.A.F., No. 434 (R.C.A F Sqn. P/O. J. C. GORDON, B.C.A.F., No. 12 SqnP/O. N. L. GUBSKI, R.C.A.F. No 51 Sqi' P/O. R. T. GRAY, R.C.A.F., No. 640 Sqnf P/O. G. P. HARTFORD, R.C.A F N*(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. 7 P/O. T, HAWTHORNE, RCAF Nn» (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. ' ', £',£• Hf L" HUSBAND, R.C.A.F., No. 578 SqV P/O. W. T. KRAJTTZ, R.C.AF., No. 419 (R.C.kj?.) P/O. J. B. A. LAMODREUX, R.C.A.F., No. 431• (R.C.A.F) Sqn. P'O. P. E LIWISKI, R.C.A.F., No. 408 (R.C.A.F.) P/O. J. C. LOUBERT, R.C.AF., No. 431 (R C A F. Sqn. p/O. J. .1. MCGILLIVRAY, R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. G. T. MARSHALL, R.C.A.F No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. A. T MATHEWS. R.C.A.F. No 166 Sqn P/O. F. E. MICHAEL, R.C.A.F., No. 424 (RC.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. W. D MILLER, R.C.A.F., No 434 (RCAF Sqn. P/O. S. PUSKAS, R.C.A.F., No. 429 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O II C REDMOND, RC.A.F., No 9 Sqn P/O. C A. REID, R.C.A.F., No. 408 (R.C.A.F. Sqn. P/O. J K RICHARDS, R.C.AF.. No. 218 Sqn. P/O. K P. ROLLO, R.C.A.F., No. 420 (RCAF) Sqn. P/O. J E SLEP, R.C.A.F., No. 420 (R.C.A F.) Sqn. P/O. G B. SMEATON, R.C.A.F., No. 433 (R.C.A F.| Sq,i. P/O. J. S. M. SMITH. R.C.A.F., NO. 434 (R.C.AF.) Sqn. P/O. G. C. SOUTHC3TT. R.C.A.F., No. 427 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. J W. STEUART. RC.A.F., No. 12 Sqn P/O. C. R. SWAYZE, RC.A.F., No. 426 (R.CAF.) Sqn. P/O. E. G. VAUOHAN, R.C.A.F.. No. 408 R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O, R, K CRAW. NO. 7 Sqn. F/O G E. GIBSON, NO. 7 Sqn F/O-N. J. GRANT, NO. 166 Sqn. P/O. K S. WEIR, R.C.AF.. No. 12 Sqn. W/O.2 K. J.'BONGARD, R.C.A.F., No. 78 Sqn.W/O.2 R, W BuitTON, No. 424 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. W/O. (now P/O.) R. E. CARMICHAEL, R.C.A.F.,No. 106 Sqn. W/O (now P/O.) A. W. CODE. R.C.A.F., No. 101Sqn. W/O.l W. II KING, R.C.A.F., No 405 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. W/O. D. I. McLEOD, R.C.A.F, No. 432 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. W/O.l G n REID. R.C.A.F.. No 405 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn W/O.2 (Nr-.w P/O) A. M SCOTT, R.C.A.F., No, 419 (R.CA.F.) Sqn.W'O J 8. TITUS, R.C.A.F., No 432 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. II. C E THITRSTON. R.N.Z.A F.. No. 7 Sqn Act. F'O VV G O'BRIEN. R.N.Z.A.F.. No. 622•Sqn. Act. F/O. L M. O'CONNOR. R.N.Z.A.F., No. 75 (N.Z.) Sqn P/O. R. A. MCFARLANF, R.N.Z.A.F., NO 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. L. M. PETHV. R.N.Z A.F., No. 514 Sqn. W/O. R. P. GOULD, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 115 Sqn. Act. W/O 8. N. ETRIDGE. R.N.Z.A.F., NO. 7 SqnGroup Capt. H H. BROOKES. R.A.F. Sqn. Ldr P. A NICHOLAS, R A.F.O. Sqn. Ldr. A. H. C. ROBERTS, R.A.F.O. Act. Sqn I.dr J. D BOLTO.N, RAF V.R.. No. 608 8qn Act. Sqn Ldr. P D GARDEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 15 Act°Squ. Ldr. N. H. CORRY, RA.F.V.R., No. 12 Sqn. Act. Sqn Ldr V G CANE. H.A.F.O. Act Sqo. Ldr. W 11. HARRIS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Mr. H. C. HILL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. W. J. MCFETRIDGE, R.A.F.V.R., No. Ii5 Sqn. Act. Son. Ldr. R E. MILLICHAP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 630 Sqn Act. Sqn. Ldr. N. S. MINGARD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 582 Sqn Act. Sqn. Ldr P. A. RIPPON, R.A.F.V.H., No. 166Sqn. Ant. Sqn. Ldr. J. J. WOODS, R.A.F., No. 7 Sqn. Fit. Lt. A R C. ANDREWS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76Sqn. Fit. Lt. A. W AVERY, R A F.V.R., No. 625 Sqn. Fit Lt. VV. BAKEH, R.A.F., No. 105 Sqn. Fit. Lt. C. G. CLARK. R.A.F.V.R., No. 192 Sqn. Fit. Lt. R. W. COUTTS, R.A.F.V.R., No, 6S5 Sqn. Fit. Lt. F. R. DAVY. R.A.F.V.R., No. 625 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J C. FAIRGRIEVE, R.A.F., No. 158 Sqn. Fit. Lt. G. A, M. GALLOP. R.A.F.. No. 15 Sqn. Tit. Lt. L. GATBILL, R.A.F.V.R , No. 109 Sqa. Fit Lt. J E. T. MANSFIELD, R A F.V.R., No. 12 Sqn. F't Lt J T. A. MARSDEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 Sqn. Fit. Lt J W MARTIN. R.A.F.V.R., No. 630 Sqn.Fit. Lt. H. D. MulR. R.A.F.V.R., No 100 Sqn. Fit. Lt W. A. RAINEY, B.A.F.V.B.. No. 567 Sqn. Fit. Lt. H. F. G C. RUSSELL, R.A.F.V.Rj^fo. 218 Sqn. jT Fit. Lt. J. H. THOMAS, R.A.F.V.R., JIB. 12 Sqn. Fit. Lt. L H V. WOOD, R.A.F.V.Ry'No. 630 Sqn-Act, Fit..A*. L. H. CHESTER, R.ArfF.V.R., No. 156 Squ. - *\ JT Act. Fit. Lt. R. It DUNCA^CN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 432 (R.C.Aj\) SqV jf Act. Fit. LClv E. F\.\TaTR.A.F.V.R.. No. 7 Sqn. Act. F1U I.t. ^ C. qi^CHRIST, R.A.F.V.R.. No. FIRST BLOOD : F/O. G. A. Whitman,R.C.A.F., one of the first three Tempest pilots each to shoot down anMe 109 during the Tempest's first combats over Normandy during th£invasion. Aft. Fit. Lt. R. L. GRAHAM, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. Act. Fit. I.t. G. HALL, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 582 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. A. .). HISCOCK, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. G. W. HODOES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. E. IIOWELL. R.A.F.V.R., No. 138 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt, J. W. LAXDON, K.A.F.V.B., No. 12 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. D. E. MILLER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn.Act. Fit. LI V. Moss. R.A.F.V.R., No. 576 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt, W. G. NEAL, R.A.F V.R , No. 156 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. E W. NOLDE. R'.A.F V.R., No. 7 Sqn.Act. Fit. Lt. W. C. PARKE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 15 Sqn. Act Fit. Lt, K. H. REYNOLDS, R.A.F.V.R., No.405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. R. S. SANDERS, R A.F.V.R., No. 78Sqn. Ait. Fit Lt J. E, SCRIVENEH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqii. Act. Fit. Lt A. TURNER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 199 Sqn. Act. Fit, Lt. R L. VINES. R.A.F.V.R., No. 635 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. C. G. WHITAKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 635 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. A. P. T. WILLOUGHBY, R.A.F.V.R.,No. 15S Sqn F/O. N. BAIXANCE, R.A.F., No, 50 Sqn.F/O. A "F BLACKMAN, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 578 Sqn. F/O. J. VV. BLANCHABD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn F/O. P. BROWN, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 103 Sqn.F/O. J. A. R. CARRAD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn F/O. M H. CLARK, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 578 Sqn F7O. J. S. COOK, R.A.F.V.R., N.o 207 Sqn. F/O. E. E. COURT, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 156 Sqn.F/O. G. R. DAVIES. n.A.F.V.R.. No. 300 Sqn. F/O. H. DA VIES, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 101 Sqn. F/O.' W. J. DAVIS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 50 Sq'nF/O. C. E. DAW, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 78 Sqn. F/O. W. R. DaiNKWATER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. F/O. R. II. L'E. FAWCETT, R.A,F.V.R., NO. 78 Sqn. F/O. K. L. Fox, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. F/O. M. GASKIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 161 Sqn. F/O. J. R. GIBBONS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 Sqn. F/O. D. W. GRANT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. F/O. L. D. HALL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 161 Sqn. F/O. P. HALL, H.A.F.V.R., No. 105 Sqn. F/O. J. A." HlOGS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 78 Sqn. F/O. L. G. HOLMES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn. F/O. K. J. HOVERS, R.A.1W.R. No. 192 Sqn. F/O. A. HUNTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn. F/O. K. M. JAMES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 138 Sqn. F/O. J. J. JOBMNG, R.A.F.V.R., No. 582 Sqn. F/O. E. C. G. JONES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. E. T. JONES. R.A.F.V.R., No. 15 Sqn. F/O. W. F. JowSEY, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. E. S. KEMP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 578 Sqn. Act, Sqn. Ldr. J. T. BROPHY, R.A.A.F., No. 462 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. P. J. BOWERING, R.A.A.F., No. 199 Sqn. Act, Fit. Lt. H. C. L. CAVENACH, R.A.A.F., No. 156 Sqn. Act. Fit, Lt. P. C. CORNISH, R.A.A.F., No. 83 Sqn.Act, Fit, Lt. V. J. FERRY, R.A.A.F., No. 578 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. T. E. FUERY. R.A.A.F., No. 76 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. J. F. MARKS, H.A.A.F., No. 7 Sqn. F/O. M. II. MICHAEL, R.A.A.F., No. 582 Sqn. F/O. J. R. SI. MORRISON, R.A.A.F., No. 7 Sqn. F/O. A. M. ROBB, R.A.A.F., No. 156 Sqn. F/O. D. W. SIMMONS, R.A.A.F., N6S 61 Sqn. F/Q. G. D. SMITH, R.A.A.F., No 582 Sqn. F/O. J. F. OB. YOUNG, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. G. J. J. EDWARDS, R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.Act^gfin. Ldr. N. CRAWFORD, R.C.A.F., No. 156 /*"~^ct- JBi^dr- J- C HOVEY, R.C.A.F., No. 415 'R.CMl!#.) Sqn. t. Sqn. Ldr. R. A. JACK, R.C.A.F., No. 432 B.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. J. A. WILDING, R.C.A.F., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) San. F/O. W. G. WBICHT, R.C.A.F., No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P O. R. H. DAVIS, R.C.A.F, No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. I'.'O. W. G. EVANS, R.C.A.F., No. 617 Sqn. P.'O. J. C. FLEMING, R.C.A.F., No. 49 Sqn. 1' O. J. A. G. GOUDREAULT, R.C.A.F., No 425 (R.C.A.F.) Squ. P/O. J. E. F. JEAN, R.C.A.F., No. 425 (R.C.A.F ) Sqn. P/O. A. E. LOWRY, R.C.AF. No 12 Sqn. P/O. A. E. J. PAINCHAUD. R.C.A.F., No. 425 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. S. D. RUDMAN, R.C.A.F.j No. 100 Sqn. P/O. J. G. STINSON, R.C.A.F., No. 434 (R.C.A.F ) Sqn. P'O. T. P. WILSON, R.C.A.F., NO. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F O. D. K. HAWKER, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 630 Sqn. F,O. .1. A. PEARCE, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 97 Sqn. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) VV/O. H. A. ConBIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 248 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many sorties, several oJ them being attacks on enemy shipping.On these operations many vesspls of varying classes have been successfully attacked despite heavyenemy opposition. Throughout, W/O. Corbin has displayed a high degree of skill, courage an'i.determination. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.( E. FEATHERSTONHAUGH,R.N.Z.A.F., No. 622 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. R. ALLEN, R.A.F.V.R., No 76 Sqn Fit, Sgt. S. J H. ANDREW, R.AF.VR., NO 35Sqn. Fit. Sgt, W. H. ANSEI.I,, R.A.F.V.R., No. 166 Sqn.Fit. Sgt, R. LEE, R.A.A.F., No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqr. Fit. Sgt. F V. BOGLE, R.C.A.F., No. 415 IR.C.A.F.) Sqn. Sgt, R. L. A. ROBERTS, R.AF.V.R., No 578 Sqn Spt. L. STAMP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 51 Sqn. Sgt, G. D. WARD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 578 Sqn. Sgt, (now P/O.) J. WARNER, R.AF.V.R., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit, Sgt. (now P/O.) W F. BESSENT, R.C.A.F., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. G. E. DERBYSHIRE, R.A A.F., No. 12 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. A. MANSTOFF. R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn. Fit, Sgt. (now P/O.) J. K. DAVIES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 5 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. R. C RAY, R.A.F.V.R.. No 252 Sqn. Fit, Sgt, T. W POWELL, R.A.F.V.R., No. 9 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. E. W. STANTON, R.A.F V.R. No. 51 Sqn, Fit, Sgt. A. PETERSON. RC.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. R. S. RENNIE. R.CA.F., No. 166 Sqn. Fit Sgt. J. A. CHALLINOR, R.A.F.V.R., No 150 Sqn. Fit Sgi A. J. DICKINSON. R.A F.V.R.. NO. 18 Sqn Fit. Sgt. R. MATTHEWS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 70 Sqn. Fit. Sgt.. D. T. MITCHELL, R.C.A.F., No. 426 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit Sgt. J. BEALE. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 136 Sqn. Fit Sgt. W. F. BELBEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 9 Sqn. Fit Sgt. G. C. SHORTLAND. B A.A.F., No. 76 Sqn Fit. Sgt. K. H. SNEDDON, R.A.A.F., No. 50 Sqn. Fit. Sgt, (now P/O.) A. W. ARMSTRONG, R.C.A.F., No 15 Sqn/ Fit. Sgt. II. K. KAUFMAN, R.C.A.F., No. 434(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. E. L. VINCE, R.C.A.F., No. 419 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt. W. E. PRICE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 626 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. M. J. THORNE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 57 SqnSgt. J. A. D. LYON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 61 Sqn.
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