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1945
1945 - 0512.PDF
294 F I I G HT MARCH T5TH, 1045 SEA SCOUTS : Two Cuttiss SOC's in position on the twin catapults of U.S.S. Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa, a 10,000-toncruiser, carrying from four to six aircraft, was engaged for a while on Russian convoy work. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm Ne$^s and Anno Awards Fleet Air Arm Act. WingR.A.F.O., No * great skill andmemy In Se several supply TM KING has been graciouslyapprove the fallowing awardguished service in air operations in t pleased tofor distin- the Jledi tfrirtiHan ;Distinguished Service Cross I.I IA1 O. H. liREENWAV. R.N.V R. Royal Air Force THIE MN<; h»s been graciously pleased u-JL upprove ilie lullowing awards in recognition nl gallantry displayed in flying operations against t be enemy . -- Bar to Distinguished Service OrderGroup Opt. K. M. HAMPSHIRE, D.S.O, D.F.c H.A.A.F. No 456 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.-Since beinjiawarded the D.F.C this officer has led the squad ran on very many sorties, during which, thirtv-two enemy aircrall have been destroyed Mac!) nl the «accee» achieved can he attributed tothis officer's outstanding leadership and great skill. His iron determination and unfailing de-M5tiou to duty bare set mn example of the highest •irder. firoup Capt Hampshire has inflicted muchloss on the enemy, including the destruction oi ><vpn aircraft. Distinguished Service OrderAci Group Cant. V. A. POPE. B.AF.O., \O 044 Sqn.—This officer has taken part in a- very -large number of sorties, man; of them with this squadron which he has commanded with out-standing success He has displayed high quali- ties of leadership, great skill and courage, andhas set an examnle which has impressed all Air Comdre. J. N. Boothman, winnerof the 1931 Schneider Trophy, was recentiy decorated with the C.B. andD F.C. He is seen here with his son, F/O. P. J. Boothman who re-ceived the D.F.C at the same investiture. the neighbourhood of Arnhem, On one occasionwhilst over the dropping zone, his aircraft sus tained severe damage and became difficult tocontrol. In spite of this Wing Cdr. Ooles made a swmi run nver the target Hi release the re- DI his containers. He afterwards !)'.»the badly damaged aircraft to base He displa^eu superb skill and great personal courage.Fit l.t, J. A. ANDERSON, R.C.A.F., £% (R.C.A.F.) 8qn -Tois officei has displayed-.degree oi gallantry and devotion in ope against the enemy He has completed very mauysorties and has set the finest example in pressing home b» attacks, often in the face of fic.ee <pp<-sition. On ors orcas;on in September, AL44, ru- %vas pilot and captain of an aircraft detailed toattack B<;(trf'p When ovei the target intense ami aircraft liro was encountered. Fit. Lt Andersonsaircraft \v:is hit repeatedly by fragmeuts «! shrapnel. IStth tLt port engines were put out oiaction. T! e hydraulic system was rendsrpd urser- viceable. The fintroti were so damaged that" ;'became necessary for two members oi the Ciew i0 assist Iheir captain by pulling manually 011 '•'•••••udder controls In spite of this. Fit. Lt. Ander- son executed a good bombing run. He afterwar-i-tle.v th<i severely damaged aircraft to base v;hcr. lie effected a masterly landing In most difikv.!!:in.l rtangerons circumEtances this offlcei li^p'1'- mustr.iiding coolness and great courage. Bar to Distinguished Flying CrossFit. Lt. G A. MABTIN. U.F.C, RA.F.V.R. N 73 Sqn-Since the award of the D.F.C. Fit. Itti h tid t dil mplarqSine th FMartin has continued to display exempla lea-leiship. skill and daring in low-level attact-on enejny targets. During this period he *.^ tiesi.royed 31 locomotives, bringing his total to 5-In addition, he has destroyed much mechanics transport and 12 aircraft on the ground. In a-'combat he has destroyed two enern* aircraft, i '•' Lt. Martin has eontinned to display the utn«skill and <onra»o, both in the air and on '"' ground „ r-, Act. S<ju. Tdr. S. F. BEADMAN. DJ,V'R.A F V.K., No. 571 Sqn.-Since being awarded iu«
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