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JUNE 7TH, 1945 FLIGHT 621 mine-faying operationg in the River Danube. Dur- ing night bombing attacks he has also shown a high standard of efficiency. This officer is ;t flight commander and pilot of exceptional ability and courage who has invariably set an inspiring example to all. Sqn. Ldr. R. A. SUTHERLAND, D.F.C., R.A.F.O.. No. 602 Sqn.—This officer has consistently dis- played skill and gallantry of a high order. In March 1945, he led a small formation oi air- craft in a low-level attack on an enemy patrol installation. In spite of fierce opposing fire the attack was well pressed home. The suocess obtained reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of Sqn. Ldr. Sutherland, who displayed excep- tional skill and resolution throughout. Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. W. A. MAOKICHAN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.H., No. 56 Sqn.—This offioer continue* to show the highest standard of skill and gal lantry. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross he has led the squadron on many successful sorties far into enemy territory. During these operations Sqn. Ldr. Mackichan has, him self, effectively attacked a good number of loco- motives set several mechanical vehicles on fire and severely damaged many more; he has also shot down an enemy aircraft. In February, 1940, he led the squadron in an attack on an oil re- finery east of Hanover. Six large oil containers and four smaller ones were set on fire; the re- finery buildings wore also set ablaze, and, before the formation turned awayf a train of oil containers was machine- gunned. By his skilful leadership and ^ exceptional determination, Sqn. Ldr. P*" Mackichan contributed materially to the success achieved. Act. Wing Cdr. H. P. CONNOLLY, D.F.C.. AF.lt, R.A.F., No. 635 Sqn.— Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Wing Cdr. Connolly has completed many further sorties against such vital targets as Stuttgart, Essen and Munich. He has pressed home his attacks with the utmost determination and vigour and has always completed his tasks, however arduous, with outstanding cheerfulness and confidence. As flight commander, Wing Cdr. Connolly has displayed fine leadership and he has always maintained a high standard ol oourage and devotion to duty. Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. H. DAT, D.F.C.. RA.V.V.R., No, 139 Sqn.—On the last sortie of his first tour in 1941, Sqn. Ldr. Day lost a leg as a result of enemy action. Undaunted by'this physical ban dkap, he has completed. many more sorties against the enemy since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Throughout, he has displayed excep- tional ability as a navigator. He has at all times set an inspiring example by his courage and devotion to duty. Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. W. JORDAN, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 105 Sqn.—Since th.- award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Sqn. Ldr. Jordan has completed mam more operational missions. He has main- tained a. high standard of skill and has di«pla.yed exceptional courage, fortitude and determination. Very many of his missions have been to heavily defended targets in Germany, and during the crucial period following " D" day he rendered outstanding service in attacking small and vital targets. Sqn. Ldr. Jor- dan's skill, courage and devotion to duts have always been oi the highest order. Act, Sqn. Ldr. B. J. REDMOND, D.F.C.. • R.A.F.V.R., No. 550 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Redmond has completed a second tour of operations as deputy squadron com- mander and captain of aircraft. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying ^Cross he has completed many sorties jfmsininst a variety of well-defended targets. • Despite the adverse and hazardous cir- cumstances he has encountered, he has always pressed home his attacks with the utmost deter- mination and courage. The fine leadership and devotion to duty Sqn. Ldr. Redmond has always displayed have been most praiseworthy. Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. A. ST. CLAIKE-MILLER, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.—Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Sqn. Ldr. St. Claire-Miller has com- pleted further operational missions which have included attacks against Berlin, K-onigsberg, Dan- zig, Modane and Schweinfurt. Although acting as itation navigation leader, Sqn. Ldr. St. Claire- Miller volunteered for these missions in order to keep himself conversant with operational practice. SERVICE AVIATION Fit. Lt. V. R. JACOBS, D.F.C., K.A.F.VIK.. No.608 Sqn.—Since being awarded the Distinguished 1'lying Cross, Fit. Lt. Jacobs has participated innumerous sorties,'against very strongly defended German targets. He has. displayed outstandingMaUaniry in pressing home his attacks, and as i aptain of aircratt he has displayed exceptionalskill. His keenness and ability have set a sterling example to less experienced crews. Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Group Capt. TJ. Y. SHANNON, U.A.I1'., r\o.10 Sqn. Wing Cdr. S. P. COULSON. R.A.F., No. 35 Sqn. Act. Sun. Ldr. J. P. CRUMP, R.A.F.V.E., No. 109Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. K. C. GOOCII, R.A.F., No. 35 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. P. P. HAGUE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 103 8qn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. W. D. JAMES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 142 Sqn. Act. Sqn. l.dr. It. I. P. MACKENZIE, R.A.F.V.R., No. 571 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. C. D. OWEN, R.A.F., No. 162 Sqn. Fit. Lt. R. F. WATKINS, R.A.F.V.R,,-NO. 635 Sin. Fit. Lt. D. A. WATSON. R.A.F V.R., No. 109 Sq». Fit. Lt. R. McC. WILLIAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 142Sqn. Fit. Lt. H. J. WOKLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 218 Sqn.Fit. Lt. H. 0. YATES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 75 (X.J5.) Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. A. VATES, RAF., Nu, 166 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. J. F W. VATES, R.A.F., No 41R(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. A. D. YOUNG, R.A.F.V.R., No 550 Sqn. F/O. A. BOUVF.T, R.A.F.V.R,. No. 77 Sqn. F/O. V. R. BEOWN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sun F/O. J. R. FOBD, R.A.F.V.R., No. 57 Sqn. F/O. J. GIBSON, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 49 Sqrt. F:Q. J. R. GRAY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 186 Squ. F;O. R. K. HART, RA1-.V.R., NO. 44 Sqn. F/O. R. E. HKMMINGS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 514 Sqn F/O. O. A MALLINSON, RA.F.V.U., NO. 5V Sqn F/O. R. W. L. PANT-LINO. R.A.F.V.R., No 622 Sqn. F/O. J. PARKIN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 49 SqnF/O. D. W. PARKS. RAP. V.tt., No. 5l5l Sqn F/O. R. PEACOCK, R.A.Frv.R.,-No. lo Sqn F/O. H. FENDER. R.A.F V.R., No. L49 Sqn. F/O. C. D. J. PENNINGTON, R.A.F.V.R No. 622Sqn. F/O. R. F.. TALBovs.'frTCTFr Act, F/O. VV,,.MCT>. COVLK, S No. 625 Sqn. .V.H., No, 514 No. THE QUEEN TAKES TEA : A scene at the garden party at Buckingham Palace, given by the King and Queen to 2,000 repatriated piisoners of war. Act. Sqn. Ldr. V. G. OWEN-JONBS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 582 Sqn. .... Act. Sqn. Ldr. B. G. F. PAYNE. R.A.F.V.R.. No. \ct. Sqn.' Ldr. R. M. SLEEP, R.A.F.V.R., No, 109 Sqn.Fit, Lt. A. VV. BATCBELOR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 109 FHQLt. C. S. BELL, R.A.F.V R Na 608 Sqn Fit. Lt. A. E. R. BEXTON, K.A.F.V.R., ISo. 35 Flt?Lt. B.'BOOTHEIOHT. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 692 Sqn.Fit Lt R O DAV. R.A.F.O.. No. 139 Sqn. Fit' Lt P FULLUKTON. K.A.F.V.R., No. 142 >Sqn. Fit.' Lt'. S. HEMINGFIELD, ll.A.F.V.I!., NO. 578Throughout this long succession of volunteer q nn .._ ,, . _ ,, „ .. _, „•orties which hava been of great assistance to the "I"' „ . HOKTON R A.F.V.R.. No. 578 Sqn. Sgt. J. VV. THOMPSON. R.A.FA.H No 51 Sqr jqnadrons at his station, Sqn. Ldr. St. Clare- I ' f fv D S HCKSW K A.F.V.H., No. 103 Sgt. I, WOODROOFE R A.FV.R No 514 Sqr Miller has shown fanltless navigation, high I ll.Lt. w. JJ. e. .JAOHSU , Sgt. A. GIBB, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 75 (N.Z.I. Sqn. F,f qn L-t D c .UMF.S R.A.F.V.R., No. 105 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. N. L. HUMPHRIES, R.A.F.V.R., No Sqn. P O.'W. M. JONLS, R.A.F.V.Ii.. N.. 199 Sqn. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Fit. Sgt. R. P. LONGLEV, R.A.F.V.R,.No. 218 Sqn.—This airman was the wire- less operator in an aircraft detailed toattack Neuss one night in Januarv 1945. During the operation the aircraft sustained severe damage. In spite of this, the pilot succeeded in reachitfrAllied territory-, where he was for< pil to give the order to abandon as tin-aircraft had now become uncontrollable One member of the crew, whose parachute had opened by accident inside tlu- fuselage, was therefore unwilling tojump. He asked to be allowed to striif himself to Fit. Sgt. Longley's backThe latter, without the slightest hesila tion, agreed. Afcr the two airmen hailbeen strapped together, they made then- way, in total darkness, to the jumpingpoint. On the way the ripcord of Fit Sgt. Longley's parachute caught in aprojection. Although the parachute opened, he was able to natch and holdthe case intact, and, with his comrade on his back, jumped clear of the aircraft Unfortunately, in the descent, hi* tomrade fell away. Fit .Sgt. Longlfvcame down on to a tall tree, from which lie fell to the ground and badly injuredhis back. His action in allowing a com- rade to descend with him on a singleparachute, although unavailing, showed a spirit "f gallantry and sclf-sarririirwhich will long be remembered. Distinguished Flying Medal Fit Sgt. P. II. EATON, R.A.F.V.R, No. fM (H.A.A.F.) Sqn. Fit. Sgt, P. G. HEYOATE. R.A.I-'.V.R. Nn. 83 Sin. Fit Sgt. II. H. SLATER, R.A.I'.V.I.'.. No. 85 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. J. J. SMITH. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 77 Sqn Fit. Sgt. 11. H. VTTINC;, R.A.F.V.R., No. 97 Squ. Sgt. A. GRF.FN. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 402 (R.A.A.F.) So'tq (now P/O.) I'. II. HUGHES. R.A.F.V.R., No Sgt. (now P/O.) J. R. MACKINTOSH. R.A.I .V.I,'., No. 90 Sqn. Sgt N R.. MASON. R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Squ Sgt. J. EfMiTH, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 582 Sqn. THOMPSON. R.A.F:V.R., No. 51 Sqn FV 51 Sqn. r naigati, g courage and great devotion to duty which have set a magnificent example to all navigators. Act. Sqn. Ldr. W. SPOONER. D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R,. No. 582 Sqn.—As captain of aircraft, Sqn. Lar. Bpooner has completed a large number of opera- tional sorties against a wide range of targets. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross tie has consistently maintained a high standard of skill, cool courage and devotion to duty which has been most commendable. „ „ „ Fit. Lt. J. C. CHAPMAN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R,, N bi FltLt C. JAMES, R..,Fit Lt D JONES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 90 Sqti. Fit.' Lt. li A. LOCATELLI, R.A.F.V.R., No. 109 FR?Lt. G. W. MEADOW. R.A.F.V^R. NO. J49 Sqn. Fit Lt \ D MONK. R.A.F.V.R.. No. 12 Sqn. Fit.' Lt. It. W. PLUNKETT, R.A.F.V.R , No. 105 Flt'l'.t E. REYNOLDS, R.A.F.V.R,, No. 49 Sqn. Fit' It T S. Ross, R.A.F.V.Tt., No. 102 Sqn. Fit Lt' F." VV. SAVAGE, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 214 Sqn. L' P SLEIGHT RAFVR No 105 Sqn have tnclnded attacks against heavily dtargets in Germany and enemy occupied territory. He has proved himself to be a very keen and skil-iul wireless operator and has materially con- tributed to the many successes achieved by Mscrew. PH. i,t. Chapman's courage and devotion at "U times have been most noteworthy. FltLtv. F. J. TOBKISI, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 460 FltB'Lt.AR.'1Vot!L'uM, R.A.F.V.R.. No.158 San. Fit. Lt. D. W. B. YVADIHNGTON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35 Sun. Fit Sgt. G A. R. KING. R.A.F.V.R., No. 578 Sqn Fit. Sgt. W. 11. LANSING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 582 Sqn. Fit Sgt. J, R. LASLETT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 76 Sqn. Fit Sgt, D. A. LOVE, R.A.F.V.H.. No. 90 Sqn. Fit, Sgt, J. A. LYNE, R.A.F.. No. 7 Sqn. Fit. Sgl. W. E MAYES, R.A.F.V.U.. No. 7 Sqti Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) W. A. MCLEAN, R.A.F.V.R , No. 15S Sqn. Fit Sgt, T MCCORMICK, R.A.F.V.R., No. 5*8 Sqn Fit, Sgt. VV. R. MCINTYBB, R.A.F.V.R., No. 218 Sqn. Fit. Sgt. E G. MEREDITH, R.A.F.V.R., No 3.5 Sqn Fit SKI. (now P/O.) S. J. MOORES, R.A.F.V.R , No. 7 Sqn Fit Sgt ii. V. BRAGG, R.C.A.F., Ne. 420 1P..0.A.K.I Sqn. Fli. Sgt. T. SAVAS, B.C.A.F., No. 550 Squ.
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