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JULY igTH, I945 FLIGHT Fleet Air Arm Avengers returning from an attack on the ^Sakishima Islands. The Avenger with a smoke trail torced-landed in the water and the crew was picked up six hours later. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Awards Fleet Air Arm FOR bravery, skill and devotion to duty, whilstserving in H.M. ships Victorious, Illustrious,Indefatigable, Indomitable, in attacks on enemy oil installations at Palembang, Sumatra. Distinguished Service Order Temp. Act. Lt. Cdr. (A) D. R. FOSTEB, D.S.C., n M y pTemp. Act. Lt. Cdr. (A) J. GROSSMAN, R.N.V.K. Temp. Lt. (A) G. J. CONNOLLY, R.N.VE•ept. (Temp. Major) R. C. HAY, D.S.C., R.M. Second Bar to Distinguished ServiceCross Temp. Act. Lt. Cdr. (A) A. M. TRITTON, D.S.C.,R.N.V.R. Bar to Distinguished Service CrossTemp. Lt. (A) F. L. JONES, D.S.C., R.N.V.R. Distinguished Service Cross Act Lt Cdr. (A) C. J. I. CUNNINGHAM, R.N. Act Lt Cdr. (A) T. W. HARRINGTON, R.N.Temp. Lt. Cdr. (A) C. C. TOMKINSON, R.N.V.R.Temp. Lt. (A) D. P. DAVIES, R.N.V.R. Temp. Lt. (A) D. M. JUDD, R.N.V.R.Temp. Lt. (A) J. O. CRAWFORD LEE, R.N.V.R. Temp. Lt. (A) F. J. WILLETT, R.N.V.R.Temp. Lt. (A) M. D. VIRGIN, R.N.V.R. Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) L. FLETCHER, R.N.V.R.Temp. 8ub. Lt. (A) K. E. WARD, R.N.V.R. Temp. Sub. Lt. (A) R. F. MACKIE, R.N.Z.N.V.R.Distinguished Service Medal Temp. P.O. Airman W. G. LAMBERT.Temp. P.O. Airman R. MURPHY. Temp. P.O. Airman A. N. TAYT,OR.Act. Temp. P.O. Airman D. Cox. Act. Temp. P.O. Airman F. C. SHIRMER.Temp. Ldg. Airman M. REES. Naval Airman 1 cl. A. G. EASOM. enemy ammunition ship, though he and his .bom-bardier were both wounded at the time of the attack. American D.F.C. Lt. (A) B. AIKENS. R.N.V.R. M.B.E. (Mil.) Air Art. 3 cl D. MCFADZEAN.Air Art. 4 11. A. R. RAPLEY, D.S.M. Temp. P.O. Air Mech, (E) G. F. MORRIS. Air Art. 4 cl. W. J. HUGHES. Royal Air Force PyHE KING has been graciously pleased toX approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the executiono air operations : — Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. R. C. ALABASTER, D.S.O., D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 608 Sqn.—This officer For cottrage and skill shown while servingin Eastern waters. Distinguished Service Cross Temp. Lt. (A) B. A. MACCAW, R.N.V.R.Temp. Lt. (A) J. MYEBSLOUQH. R.N.V.R. R great gallantry and devotion to dutyin completing his task of destroying ftn BADGES AND MO Bomber Squadron, R (With Courage Squadron, R.A.F (O (Left) No. 18 "AnimoetFide" (Right) No. 82 Omnia Ubique " s Everywhere). ,ct-v has a splendid operational record, having par-ticipated in a hundred bombing sorties. In these operations he has attacked a wide range efstrongly defended targets, and throughout has set the highest standard of devotion to duty.Highly skilled, brave and resolute at all times, Wing Cdr. Alabaster has set an example whichhas been well reflected in the operational effi- ciency of the squadron he commands. Act. Wing Cdr. C. G. CALDEK, D.S.O., D.F.O.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 617 Sqn.—Since being awarded the D.S.O., this officer has completed manysorties. Throughout these operations he has shown the greatest resolution, and the successesobtained are a splendid tribute to his great skill and courage. Wing Cdr. Calder led the squadronon the operation when the first 22,000lb. bomb was dropped over Germany. The target was theviaduct at Bielefeld, and complete success was achieved. This officer has rendered much loyaland devoted service. Distinguished Service Order Wing Cdr. W. J. SCOTT, A.F.C., R.A.F., No.107 Sqn.—This officer is an exceptionally able »nd courageous squadron commander who hasconsistently set a fine example by his skill and devotion to duty. Under his fine leadershipthe squadron has attained many successes, often in the face of intense enemy oppositionand in very adverse weather. A typical ex- ample oi Wing-Cdr. Scott's skill was in Feb-ruary, 1945, when he led 16 aircraft of his squadron in an attack on the enemy's linesof communication. Results achieved were ex- cellent, and included attacks on ten trains,three stations, four railway sidings and other railway facilities.Act. Sqn. L'U A. G GARDNER, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No. 613 Sqn.—Since the award ofthe D.F.C., this officer has completed ninny more operational sorties. Now on hia secondtour of duty he has flown on numerous long range escorts, and on attacks against shippingoff the north-west coast of Germany, and he has obtained valuable information of enemyconvoys. His photographs have frequently been obtained in the face of intense andaccurate fire from enemy ships and despite the presence of escorting enemy fighters. Onone occasion, during an attack on the com- munication centre of Schleswig, north of Kiel,Sqn. Ldr. Gardner's aircraft was hit by anti- aircraft fire, and the port engine rendered age-less. Despite thi^ifie skilfully flew his crippled u\
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