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322 MARCH 22ND, 1945 ALLIED VISITOR : A B-29 has landedon a forward airstrip in Burma, where R.A F. Thunderbolts are being serviced. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Appointment iounce the following MILLS, D.FC, to be THE Air Ministryappointment: —Air Vice-Marshal G. H. A.O.C.. Balkan Air Force.Air Vice-Marshal G. H. Mills has been Director ol Policy (General) at the Air Ministry since Sep-tember. 1943. Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognitionof gallantry tuui devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. Bar to Distinguished Service OrderAct. 8qn. Ldr. 11. B. HUNT, D.S.O., D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No 177 Sqn—Throughout threetours of operational duty, Sqn. Ldr. Hunt has displayed enthusiasm, courage and devotion toduty of the • highest order. He has always volunteered lor the most hazardoxis missions andthe results he has achieved in attacking enemy lines of communication have been outstanding.His cheerful determination, excellent leadership and line fi^bting spirit liyvc Ret an inspiring ex-ample to all uu'lubort; vt his squadron. Distinguished Service OrderAct. Wing (Mr. M. T. .lUDD. D.F.C., A.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R,—This officer has taken part in rnanvattacks against heavily defended targets and, owing to hlB brilliant work, excellent results havebeen obtained. Wing Cdr. Judd has a distin- guished record of operational flyinjt. He is anoutstanding pilot whose fine fighting spirit has been an example to all his colleagues. He hasdestroyed one enemy aircraft. Act. Wing Cdr. J. WOODHOFFE, D.F.C., R.A.F.O.—Since being awarded a Bar to the D.F.C., this officer has completed a number of dangerous anddifficult sorties. On several occasions his air- craft has been hit and damaged by anti-aircraftfire, but Wing Cdr. Woodroffe has completed his task successfully. Throughout an outstandingoperational career th's officer has displayed the highest qualities of leadership and great braveryHi» example, both in the air and on the ground, has been moat inspiring. Act. H^n Mr W A. OIMSTEI>. D.F.C.,R.C.A.F., No. 442 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.-This officer has led the squadron on very many sorties, duringwhich great loss has been inflicted 071 the enemy. Uuch of the success achieved can be attributedto this officer's brilliant leadership, outstanding •kill and courage, which have inspired all underhis command. Sqn. Ldr. Oimsted himself has been responsible for putting out of action a largeenmber nf mechanical vehicles, numerous locomo tives and coaches and much other equipment;he has also destroyed four enemy aircraft. His determination to harass the enemy on every pos-sible occasion has been worthy ol the highest praise. Act. Sqn. Ldr. E. R. BENSON. D.F.C..R.A.F.V:R., No. 107 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr Benson has completed a third tour of operational duty, during which he has participated in a large number of attacks on dangerous targets. Throughout heh:is displayed a high standard of navigational ability, and his excellent work has proved animportant factor in the success obtained. He is an ideal crew member, whose great keenness andexemplary conduct in the face of the enemy have set an example of a high order. Bar to Distinguished Flying CrossAct. Wing Cdr. R. I. K. EDWARDS. D.F.C., AFC, R.A.F.—This officer was awarded theD.F.C. for services in the Middle East before the outbreak of the present war. He has taken partin many operational sorties and has proved skilful and courageous when attacking heavilydefended targets. Wing Cdr. Edwards hag set a splendid example by his fine fighting spirit andgreat devotion to duty. Act. Sqn. Ldr. 0. A. H. BECK, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 98 Sqn.—An outstanding flight commander, 8qn. Ldr. Beck hits led his Bight onmany operational 6orties, often in the face of heavy odds. Both In the air and on the groundhe has always displayed enthusiasm, determina- tion and gallantry of a high order.Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. E. S. VINCENT, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 181 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Vincenthas taken part in a large number of attacks against enemy supply routes, mechanical trans-port, barges and tanks. Since the award of the D.F.C. he has played a major .part in the suc-cesses achieved by his squadron. Sqn. Ldr. G. J. GRAY, D.F.O., R.A F.V.R.. No182 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Gray was detailed to lead a formation of aircraft in an attack on a largeconcentration of enemy transport and tanks near ttie German front line. In spite of intense firefrom the enemy's ground defences, the operation was completed successfully. Throughout theflight, Sqn. Ldr. Gray displayed a high degree of courage and resolution. His aircraft, was hitin the first run in. Despite this, he pressed homp his attacks again and again and contri-buted materially to the good results obtained. Sine being awarded Uie D.F.O. this officer hascompleted very many varied sorties. Act. Sqn. Ldr. ,T. M. PlLcnER, D.F.C.. It.A.A.F .No. 455 (R.A.A.F ) Sqn—Within recent months Sqn. Ldr. Pilcher has participated in a number ofattacks on enemy shipping and has displayed the greatest skill and daring in pressing home hisattacks. On two occasions in December, 1944. he Jed the squadron in attacks on shipping inenemy waters with eood results- V.e is an out- standing pilot, whose great courage and devotionto duty have impressed all. Act. Fit. Lt. D. K. NELSON, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R..No. 7 Sqn.—This officer has completed two tours of operations during which he has participated iaattacks against a variety of targets. By his out- standing ,skill, cheerful co-operation and extremedevotion to dutv be has played a large part in the many successes achieved by his crew. Act. Fit. Lt. B E. PATRICK, D.F.O., R.A.F.V.R.,No. 109 Sqn.—This officer has completed numerous operational sorties since the award of the D.F.C.He has displayed outstanding keenness for opera- tional flying and has achieved considerable suc-- cess. He has continued to display courage and devotion to duty of a high order which, combinedwith hi6 unfailing determination to complete his allotted task, has *et an excellent example to allpilots. Act Fit. T,t E A. PEARMAIN. D.F.C.. R A.F.V.R.,No. 7 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.FC. M captain of aircraft this officer has taken part inmany operational sorties against heavily defended targets. He lias always displayed the utmostdetermination in pressing home his attacks and his undaunted courage and steadfast devotion t«duty in the face of danger have inspired his crew with confidence. Act. Fit. Lt. B. S. SWIFT, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.E .No. 109 Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Swift has always shown himself to be a skilful and resourceful navigator.Since the award of the D.F.C. he has participated in many further attacks against major targets inthe Ruhr Valley, lie has continued to maintain an excellent standard of courage and devotion toduty which merits high praise Act. Fit. Lt. N. W. WADF.. D.F.C.. R.A F.V.I;No. 109 Sqn.—Since the award of the D.F.C. tb = officer has participated in many more operation-sorties which have included attacks against heavii defended and important targets in German:,' ar.enemy occupied territory. Throughout his t" tours of operations. Fit. LJ. Wade has alwass nplayed a fine fighting spirit, outstanding na- Rational ability and great devotion to duty whi.:have been worthy of high praise. F/O. A. G. BBUTON, D.F.C,. R.A.F.V.R.. N138 Sqn.-8ince the award of the D.F.C. <'• officer has completed many further sucee*^:sorties Throughout his three tours of oppratiw!;- F/O. Brnton has displayed outstanding .«!;!'••cheerful courage and unfailing devotion to <i'iIV both in the air and on the ground which h.iwwrn the admiration of all his squadron. F/O. J. HAHBOTTLE, D.FC., R A.F.V.R.. No. 128Son.—F/O. Harbottle has a long record of success- ful operations. Since the award of the D.F.C ,"has participated in numerous further sc-rties w hi<:: have included many attacks against German i-<-[gets. He has consistently set an ontstai' example of navigational skill, determinationdevotion to duty. F/O. W. C. L. MCKAY. D.F.C., RAF.V.F
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