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Aviation History
1945
1945 - 0929.PDF
SERVICE AVIATION ?qn.—This officer is now on his third tour ol. operational duty. He has displayed a high degree I of .skill and courage and throughout a long open*.f . tional career his devotion to duty has been unfail- 1 ing. Within the past year, Wing Cdr. Haywa.'d lias participated in attacks against a wide range.1 target* in the Balkans, Italy, Austria ami southern Germany. This officer has displayed thegreatest keenness and his example has won the- Highest praise.Act Wing Cdr. J. D. SOMFRVILLE, D.F C K.C.A.F., No, 409 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn -This officerlias displayed outstanding efficiency, great courage and determination, qualities which have been wellreflected in the fine fighting spirit of the squadron he commands. He has completed very manysorties and has destroyed seven enemy aircraft at night. He has set a fine example of loyai arsUdevoted service. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Sqn. Ldr. G. WONNACOTT. D.F.C.. R.C.A.F..414 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer continues to show great gallantry in air operations. His keen-ness to engage the enemy was well in evidence on •:e occasion in January, 1945. when, on returning. base at the completion of a reconnaissance, lit.1 iw the airfield was being attacked 'by a large force1 enemy aircraft. • Sqn. Ldr. Wonnacott imtnedi- •ly engaged the enemy. Before all his amrmini-1- was expended, this resolute pilot had destroyed ree of the attacking force. This officer has dis-iS'ed devotion to duty of a vcrv hiah order. Fit. U. R. J. FOSTEE, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.Ii., andFl'. f.t. M. F. NEWTON, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.. botti of 604 Sqn.As pilot and observer respectively, Fit. Lts Foster and Newton have completed, a very largenumber of sorties. They have set a' fine example of courage and determination and have destroyedeight enemy aircraft, successes which are an ex- cellent testimony to their great skill and co-operation. Fit. Lt. Newton has shared in the destruction of one more enemy aircraft, which wasshot down when he was flying with another pilot. Act. Wing Cdr. D. M. WALBOUEN. D.S.O., D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R.,. 17 Sqn.—In December, 1944, Wing Cdr. Walbourn piloted an aircraft in an attackon the railway sidings at Coblenz. On,the out- ward journey the starboard engine began to vibratebadly and had to be put out of action. Despits the loss of engine power, Wing Cdr. Walbourncontinued to the target, which he reached on time. Whilst over the target much anti-aircraft ffire wasdirected at his aircraft. Nevertheless. Wing Cilr. Walbourn executed a straight and level bombingrun. The aircraft was hit many times in the fuselage end mainplane, but this pilot flew backto base. The success achieved'reflects the greatest credit on the skill and determination of this Flt.Lt. A. R. MOORE, D.F.C.. R A.F.V.R., No.56 Sqn.—Since the nward of (he Distinguished Flying Cross,, this officer has participated in ahuge number of operational sorties. He has led hi- flight with outstanding ability, courage and re><-lution. Kit. Lt. Moore hus destroyed at feast Hire- enemy aircraft and inflicted much damage w<enemy righting vehicles, mechanic;!] wjn^'Ort asu! lines of communication. Distinguished Flying CrossWins Cdr W J II. Tv'CKXtt, R.A.F.V.II., No. 18 Sqn.Act. Sqn. Ldr.. W. R. ASSIIETO.N. R.A.F.O., No. 540 Sqn.Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. I- PENGELLY, R.A.FV.U, NO. 605 SqnFit. Lt. A. S. BAKER, R.A.F.V.R. fit. Lt.'A. W. BOWEB, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 33 Sqn.Tl;. Lt. A. J. EVANS, R.A.F.V.H., No. 502. Sqn FIi. Lt. C. H. L FOSTER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 464». iRA.A.F.) Sqn. ^ Fit. Lt. F. E. G. MELENER. R.A.F.V.R., No. 12,*V"!Sqn. Fit Lt. F. M. READE, RA.F.V.R, NoFit. Lt. F. H. SILK, R.A.F.V.K.. No. - fit- Lt G W. TOPLISS, R.A.F. No. fi,Fl< Lt. R G WEST, R.A.F., No. 2 A 5*5 The badges of (left) No. 271 Squadron, R.A.F. " Death and Life.' (Centre) No 95 Squadron, R.A.F. " Trans Mare Exivi " (I Went Out Over the Sea). (Right) No 294 Squadron, R.A.F. " Vita Ex Undis Abrepta " (Life Snatched* from the Waves )' Act. Fit. Lt. 8. C. P. GODFREY", H.A F.V.R., No.156 Sqir. (since deceased). Act. Fit. Lt. C. B. T. MCSWEENEV, RAFVRNo. 156 Sqn. (since deceased). Act-, Fit. Lt. H. P. WOODWARD. R.A.F., No, 464(R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Lt. C. LEAOH-MUBRAY, R.A A F No 16 Sqn. Fit. Lt. R. M. MACKENZIE. M.B.E., R.A.A.F.No. 168 Sqn. F/O. R. E. MACKIE, R.A.A.F., No. T41 Sqn.Lt. G. D. SILVA. S.A.A.F.. No. 33 S'qn Fit. Lt. R. H. FOSTER, R.N.Z.AF,, NO. 544 SqnF/O. C. L. M. FOKSYTH, U.F.M., H.N.Z.A..F No. 98 Sqn. Lt. (A) L. J. RAPSON. R.N.Z.N.VR NO 819Naval Air Sqn. Fit. Lt J. BEXDIXSEX. R.C.A.F., No. 541 Sqn.Fit. Lt. M. J GORDON, NO. 421 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn Fit. Lt, D. I. HALL, R.C.A.F.. No 414 (R.C.A.F.l Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. J. CARE. R.C.A.F.. No. 439 'R.C.A F 1 Sqn. F/O. C. C. HAZLETT, R.C.A F. NO. 422 Sqn. F/O. F C. LANSDALL, R.C.A.F.. NO. 407(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. J. W. D: PUDKEV. No 98 Sqn.F/O. R. W, TuiAv, R.C.A.F. (now P/O.), No 35 Sqn.F/0.*H. J. HEWETSOS. R.C.A.F.. No. 625 Sqn. -•£>£•«'• HOPE- RCA-F- No- 431 (RC.A.F.I San,F/O.H. J. HL-MBEE, .R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F 1 Sqn. F/O. F. E, McG JEFFERV, E.C.A.F. No 432(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. T. J. KELLV, R.C.A.F., No. 433 |EC\F| Sqn. F/O. D. MACR. KENNEDY, R.CA.F NO 403IR.C.A.F.) Sqr.. F/O. A. J. E. LAFLAMME, R.C.A.F Xo. 153 SqnF/O. J. L. LANCLOIS, R.C.A.F . No 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F O. C B. LEE, R.C.A.F, No 429 ,R.C.A.F.) Sqn.I/O. J. R LIOHTBOWS. P.fA.F. V>. 431 (R.C. -\.F.-S Sqn. F/O. G. II AHHOXEY I! V \.F \> 428(RCA F 1 Sqn. F O. E.. C. MAYO. R.C.A.F., No. 427 (R.C.A.F.)So n F O. C. F IICGLO.NE, R.CA.F, No. 415(I!.C..\.r.! Sqn. TO !>.. 8 -~XJ. McKTT-os. R.CA.F.. No. 4C4lliC A.F.! Sqn. F (). J. H. McQi •'SA.F. No. 415iR.C.A.F.) Sqfn. \ F/O. J,. M. -MILLS. ^-r.A.F., No 4\g (HC.A.F.). Sqn. " F o. c. r.. The badges of (ieit), No. 126 Squadron,Ro yal Australian Air Force Overseas, through Effort to Fortune.) (Right) No. (They Shall R.A.F. " Foremost in Attack." (Centre) "Per Ardua ad Fortunam" (Upwards 275 Squadron, R.A.F. '• Non Interibunt" not Perish.) E''S d E- M- PEACOCK. R.C.A.F., !<fo. 12 SqnJ/O. F. C. PEARSON, R.CA.F., No. 424 (R.C.A.F., aqu. • . F/O. H. M. PRINCI.E, H.C.A.F., No. 35 SqnK\Vnt"MEIt RCAF N 433 F..O; W. P. SAVE, R.C.A.F., No. 432 (R.C.A.F.) oqtl. F/O. E. K. SEIGEL, R.C.A.F., No 433 (R.C.A.F.) F/O. R. H. • SHEARER. R.C.A F., NO. 4J2(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O W. J. SHIELDS, R.C.A.F., No. 408 (R.C.A F iSqn. F/O. VV. H SHOTTON, R.C.A.F. No. 42U(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F O. J VV. SIMPSON, R.C.A.F , No. 40S (R.C.A.F ) Sqn. F/O. P. SLIPEC, R.C.A.F., No 427 (RC.A.F) Sqn.F/O. B. D SMITH, R C.A.F., No. 77 Sqn. F/O. A. SIADNVK. R.C.A.F.. No. 77 Sqn.F/O. J. V. VANTJGHEM, R.C.A.F., No. J23 (RC.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. W. WOXSTER. R.C.A.F No. 115 Sqn. Act. F/O. T. J. BEEDV, R.C.A.F., Nc. 10 Sqn.Act. F,O. \V. \V. BRIGGS, R.C.A.F.. No 77 Sqn. Act. F/O. J. A. D. GRAV, R.C.A.F.. No 101 SqnAct. F/O. A II. HARRISON, RC.A.F, No 227 Sqn.Act, F.-O. A. HOUSE, RC.A.F., No. 10 Sqn. Act. F/O. D E. MACLEAN, R.C.A.F.. No. 90 SqnAct. F'O. K. H. NIELSEN. R.C.A.F., No. 101 Sqn. Act. F/O. S. J. SISSON, R.C.A.F.. No. 166 SqnAct. F/O. G. A. WARK. R.C.A.F.. No. 514 Sq;:. P.O. N. T. ADAMS. R.0.A.1V No. 35 Sqn.P/O W. C. ATKINSON, R.C.A.F.. No. 158 Sqn. P/O. R. G. BEARE, R.C.A.F., No. 78 Sqn.P/O P.. D. BLUETHNER. R.C.A.F., No 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit. Sgt (later P,O.) Q. E ANDREWS, NO. 57Sqn. (since deceased). Fit. Sgt. J. .CUKKV, RA.F.V.R, No. 97 »qn(since decea3ed). Fit. Sgt. 11. P. UWYEB, No. 57 Sqn. (since d»ceased) • Fit Sgt.. A V. FOKSVTII, R.A.F V.ft , No. S'.,Sqn. (since deceased). Fit. Sgt. F. C. METCALPE (later P/O.), K A.F V.RNo. 619 Sqn. (since deceased) Fit. Sgt. E. MILLING. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 103 Sqn(since deceased >. Fit. Sgt. K. H. Mum:. R.A.F.V.R., No. 502 SqriFit. Sgt. T. M. '1'W-OMEV, K.A.F.V.H., iVo. 97 Sqti (since deceased). ,Act. Fit. Sgt. (later P/O.) E. SI. HOGG R.A.F.V.R.. No 97 Sqn. (since deceased).Act. Fit. Sgt. J. T. SULLIVAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 97 Sqn (since deceased).Fit. Sst. (now P/O.) U. L. McKixNON, R.C.A.F, No. "419 (R.C.A.F I Sqii.Fit. Sgl R. G. CHRISTIE (now P/O.). No. 97 Sqn Act. Fit. Sgt. J. KANELAKOS, R.C.A,F. (nowF/O.), No. 7 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. I). G KIXCSSLANP R.A.F.V.R., No. P.liSqn. THE KING h'-? been graciously pleased toapprove the following ;t\v;irds in recognition o(gallant, and distinguished service :~ Military Cross Lt C. W. E. BLAKE, S.A.A.F., No. 24 I3.A.A F )Sqn. Military Medal Fit. Sgt. C. A. TARDIF. R.A F., NO. 683 Sqn.(pi J. GEWELBER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 33 Sqii Sgt. G O. TOVE. R.A.F.V.R., K.A.F. Regt —In Jitnuary, 1945, Sgt. Toye was in command of a detachment whit:li had been withdrawn fromjiction for airfield patrol duties. Sgt. Toye's gun had been left in r position ready for action. Atabout 09.25 hours another airman, who was on sentry duty, warned Sgt. Toye ;of the approach <>tbetween 30 and 50 enemy aircraft. Sgt. Toyc. immediately ordered his men to " take post," andii< spite ot the automatic loader being filled witli A.I*, ammunition, got the gun into action withsuch speed that he was able to engage the fir>' ol six Me 109s which came in to attack a neartydispersal ground. Immediately afterwards four F\V 190s and two Me 109s attacked Sgt. Toye'srri,,, .... t cjgt Tm-e continued to instruct J)is ni^n • the axtacters as they dived low to
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