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AUGUST 2ND, 1945 IN THE CHARLOTTENBURGER CHAUSSEE : Men of the Royal Air Force Regiment marching past Mr. Winston Churchill, who took the salute at the British victory parade in Berlin. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Naval Air Arm News and Announcements Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execu-tion of air operations : — Third Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Air Vice-Marshal B. E. EMBBY, C.B.,..USO., I>.,?.C., A.I'.C, A.O.C. 2 Group.--Jn 1940, >4ir Vice-Marshal Embry was a prisoner of war inGermany. After his escape 70,000 reichmarks were offered for his capture but, in spite of this, he has,since D-Day, flown on many operational sortieB. He has flown as an ordinary pilot of the force on ,many long and hazardous flights, often in adverse weather, setting throughout an example of skilland courage that has inspired the squadrons in his group and has materially contributed to thehigh standard of operational efficiency they have attained. Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. D. W. DONALDSON, D.S.O.,D.V.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 192 Sqn.—This officer has almost completed his third tour of operationalduties. Since being posted to his , present squad- ron he has taken part in many outstanding mis-sions and has invariably set a splendid example of courage and skill to the crews under his com-mand. In addition, Wing Cdr. Donaldson has been personally responsible lor the planning of all thesorties completed by his unit. Much of the suc- cess achieved can be attributed to his fearlessnessand coolness in the face of danger. Group Capt. B. -A. EATON, D.S.O., D.F.C.,K A.A.F.—Group Capt. Eaton assumed command of his Wing in August, 1944, and since that datehis career has been marked with the same out- standing success as when he was a squadron com-mander. He always leads anv particular hazardous operation himself, and it is largely owing to his'•vtion Ui duty and skill that these operations '*•> been completely successful. Despite fierce-aircraft fire from the enemy's defences this j'tU'-er has only lost one member of the many[""nations he has led. This is entirely owing to "•3 meticulous attention to detail and intensive Air Marshal Sir Leonard^. Slatter, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.C, DJp.C, who is now A.O.C.-in-C. Coajlf&l Command. Sir incomman CoasUl^Command, study of all taiget information prioi to the attackIn December, 1944, Group Capt. Eaton led a for mation of four squadrons of aircraft in an attackon the Bjelovar Barracks, Yugoslavia. Very ad verse weather was encountered and it was neces-sary to circle the target area for IV2 hours before a pin point could be made. The attack was thenmade at a low level in the face of intense anti- aircraft fire and excel 'ent results obtained. Othersuccessful sorties by the officer include the de- struction of the Arsa Power House and the Iolandaammunition dump. He has also led formations of aircraft which have damaged eight enemy aircrafton the ground and destroyed numerous mechanical transport vehicles, tanks,'bridges and locomotives.Art Wing Cdr. C. G. MiLSON, D.S.O.. D.F.C., R.A.A.F., No: 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.—Since beingawarded the D.8.O. this officer has participated in many sorties, including numerous attacks onenemy shipping. In February, 1945, Wing Car. Milson led a large formation of aircraft in anattack against a strong enemy naval force in the Ford fjord, Norway The vessels were at anchorclose in to shore. High mountains rise in close proximity to these narrow waters. NeverthelessWing Cdr. Milson, employing^ good tactics, led hie formation into the attack with great deter-mination. Enemy fighter opposition and consider able anti-aircraft opposition were encountered,but the attack was well piessed home. In this brilliantly executed operation, Wing Cdr. Milsonshowed skill, courage and devotion to duty of a high order.Act. Wing Cdr. L. B. EEOOLANI, D.S.O., R.A.F.V.R,. No. 99 Sqn.—This officer is now onhis third tour of operational duty and has served in both the European and Far Eastern theatresof war. He has led his squadron on numerous daylight bombing attacks against a wide varietyof targets, and on many low level sorties against road and rail bridges. Wing Cdr. Ercolani hasinvariably displayed exceptional courage, tenacity and skill. Under his inspiring leadership, hisnnif has attained a high standard of operational efficiency and achieved many outstanding successes Distinguished Service OrderWing Cdi. L. Fox, D.F.C., R.A.F., No. 203 Sqn —Since being awaidea the D.F.C., Wing Cdr. Fox
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