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1945
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i6o FLIGHT ptJST gTH, I945 SERVICE AVIATION tours ut operational duty Since the award of theD.F.C., Fit. Lt. Bavies has always displayed ex- ceptional courage and ability. On 13 occasionshe has attacked Berlin and, in addition, has en- countered fierce opposition over most of the majortargets in Germany. He has rendered valuable service to his squadron. Act Fit. Lt. W. J. CLELAND, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.,No. 156 Sqn.—This officer has always displayed a fine fighting spirit and a great zest for operations.lie has a fine record ol operational sorties and has always shown outstanding courage and deter-mination, even in the face of the heaviest oppo- sition. Many ol his missions have entailed thefulfilment of difficult and dangerous duties. He has invariably performed them with great gal-lantry and efficiency. Fit. Lt. Cleland has always set a high standard of tenacity and devotion toduty. Act. Fit. Lt. J. CUTHILL, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.,N'o. 156 Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Cuthill has taken part in many hazardous missions against the enemy. Hisline leadership and efficiency have extricated his crew and aircraft from many perilous situations.He has operated frequently over some of the most heavily defended objectives in Germany, includingBerlin, Leipzig and Schweinfuit. By hie unfail- ing courage, endurance and determination, thisofficer has proved himselt a most valuable asset to his squadron. Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. B. BT7RT, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R..No. 109 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Burt has an impressive operational record. He has successfully partici-pated in nnmerous attacks against heavily de- fended German targets, including industrialcentres in the Ruhr, and many vital industrial targets, having on several occasions flown the leading aircraft in formation attacks. On a number of sorties his aircraft has been damaged by anti-aircraft fire. In March, 1945, he led a formation oi bombers against enemy mechanicai transportin the Wesel area. Adverse weather was encoun- tered, but despite this, owing to S'^n. Ldr. Burl'sskill and tenacity, a successful attack was accom- plished. His outstanding qualities of leadership,both in the air and on the ground, have done much to maintain the Mgh standard of achieve-ment in his squadron Art. Sqn Ldr. R. K CUHTIS. D.F.C.,B.A F.V.R., No. 109 Sqn.—This officer has a dis- tinguished record of operational flying. He hascompleted three tours of operational duty and sine* the award of the D.F.C. he has participatedin numerous attacks on important and heavily defended target? in Germany. He is a navigatorof outstanding ability who has materially contri- buted to the high standard of operational effi-ciency maintained in hie squadron. At all timei Sqn. Idr. Curtis has displayed meticulous carein the preparation and assessment of charts and logs for operational flights and courage and devo-tion to duty of the hifheBt order. Act. Sqn. "Ldr. F. G. DAVY, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R.,No. 109 Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. Davy ha« shown himself to be a navigatoT of the utmost reliability. Hehas ahvay. devoted himself with conscientiousness and tenacity to the task and ha« invariably di&played high skill and great courage. On all ol his missions excellent lesulte have been obtained, Fit.Lt. Davy's high sense of duty, ability and deter- mination have been a valuable asset to hissquadron* Act. Sqn. Ldr J. F. C. GALLAHEE, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 105 Sqn.-Sqn. Ldr. Gallaher is now engaged on his third tour of operationalduties and has completed a very large number of sorties, many of them in a mo6t responsiblerole. In the earlier part of his present tour Sqn. Ldr. Galiaher completed many attacks on targetsimportant for the invasion operations. Since then he has taken part in many sorties against targetsin the Ruhr valley and other heavily defended objectives in Germany. He has invariably dis-played the utmost courage and skill and has proved himself an outstanding navigator Act. Sqn Ldr. W. J. GEEGOBY, D.F.C., D.F.M.,R.A.F.V.R.—Since being recommended for a bar to the D.P.C., this officer has taken part in manyoperational missions over enemy territory, in the course of winch he participated in the destructionof eight enemy aircraft. Whilst supporting an attack OH Cologne his aircraft was damaged byenemy fighters, the port engine, being set on fire. By his skill as a navigator Sqn. Ldr. Gregoryenabled his pilot to avoid the persistent attacks of the enemy aircraft and assisted him during thereturn flight. On another occasion he and his pilot engaged two enemy fighters in a combatwhich lasted 25 minutes, destroying one of the enemy. In May, 1944, Sqn. Ldr. Gregory assistedhis pilot to destroy a Focke Wulf 190 while returning from a. sortie against Aalbnrg. Shortlyafterwards, the aircraft was severely damaged by a Messerscnmitt 109. With their petrol drainingrapidly from the damaged tanks, they attempted flying the aircraft to base, but were forced downon the North Sea and rescued after 30 minutes by a naval vessel. For the past seven monthsthis officer has fulfilled the duties of Station Navigation Officer, in which capacity his experience anil advice have been most valuable. Wing Cdr. A. N. FRANCOMBE, R.A.F., No. 267Sqn.—This officer has a fine record of operational flying. Since he assumed command his squadronhas been chiefly engaged in operations over the Balkans and Northern Italy. Numerous hazard-ous and skilfully executed flights have been com- pleted. Wing Cdr. Francombe has shown himselfU) be a most conscientious, thorough and cour- ageous leader. He has always set an inspiringexample which has largely contributed to the fine work achieved by bis squadron. Act. Wing Cdr. T. A. Cox, R.A.F.O., No. 1808qn.—This officer has served in both the Far Eastern and European theatres of war. SinceFebruary, 1945, he has proved to be an excellent squadron commander, who by his outstandingleadership, energy and drive, has maintained his unit at a high standard of efficiency, enablingit to achieve, amongst other highly successful attacks, three which were outstanding. Thesewere an attack on a strong point at Bremen in April, 1945. and two attacks on the barracks atOldenberg. Wing Cdr. Cox has led numerous attacks against heavily defended targets, always,displaying great skill, determination and devotion to duty. Act. Wing Cdr. J. H. SINDALL, R.A.F.O., No.215 Sqn.—This officer has served in both the European and Far Eastern theatres of war. Dur-ing his first tour of duty he attacked many of the most heavily defended targets in Germany.Now on his second tour of operational duty, he * «# .„ .._— ANY AIRPORT IN A STORM; The bdfcked-up main entrance hall of theTempelhof airport, Berlin, which had beenJconverted into a wing building shop for Fw. 190s. Two assembly lines we^e laid apt in a subterranean passage beneath the buil«ngs. (Left) Badge of No. 812 Squadron,Naval Air Arm. "Dex Aie" (God aid). On a blue field, over water,wavy green, a flying fish, gold. (Right) Badge of No. 813 Squadron,Naval Air Arm. " Full sails." On a white field, over water in base, barrywavy blue and white, an eagle dis- played reversed, black. has taken part in many sorties against targetsin Burma and on numerous supply dropping operations. Many of these missions have involvedflying over difficult terrain in adverse weather. Wing Cdr. Sindall has, at all times, displayedoutstanding organising ability and great devotion to duty. He has led his squadron on many lowlevel daylight attacks against the enemy's lines of communication and rolling stock, and hasalways pressed home his attacks with skill, cour- age and determination. Bar to Distinguished Flying CrossAct. Group Capt. J. B. VOYCK, D.F.C., R.A.F., No. 139 Sqn.Act. Squ. Ldr. A. COLEMAN, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 139 Sqn.Act. Sqn. Ldr. B. W. LE SUEUR, D.F-C, R.A.F.V.R., Nn. 105 Sqn.Act. Sqn. Ldr. G. A. STOCKS, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. Distinguished Flying Cross Fit. Lt. 3. M. WALLACE, R.C.A.F., No. 432(R.C.A..F.) Sqn. Capt. R. A. UEATEK, S.A.A.F., No. 19 (S.A.A.F.)Sqn. Fit, Lt. J. C. E. ATKINS. R.A.F.V.R., So. 219Sqn. F/O. D. R. MAYO, R.A.F.V.R., No. 219 Sqn.F/O. H. BENSON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156 Sqn. F/O. T. CONNER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 5? Sqn.F/O. D. H. SWAIN, R.A.A.F., No. 128 Sqn. W/O. W. J. HODGES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 174 Sqn.F/O. F. R. WALKER, R.AJW.R., No. 184 Sqn. P/O. T. F, TAYLOR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 488 (>".Z.) Sqn. Fit. Lt. H. F. MCNABB, Fit. Lt. L. WATERFIELD,F/O. R W BOWHAY, R.C.A.F., No. 408 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. B. L BRADY, R.C.A.F., No. 424 (R.C.A.F.) F/OD'D. S. BROWN, R.C.A.F., No. 10 Sqn.F/O. G. F. BuTTEBWICK, R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. F/O. W. R. CAMPBELL, R.C.A.F., No. 405(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. E. S. CHAMBERS, R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn.F/O. P. J. COBMIEB, R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O L. S. CRUIKSHANK, R.C.A.F., No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. W F. Dix, R.C.A F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) v, Sqn. #*>.F/O F C. FALLON R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.V =? Sqn. tVF/O. W. H. FORD, R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. F/O. G. L. GILBERT, R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.)Bqn. F/O. F, B. GORDON, R.C.A.F., No. 424 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. F/O. D. L. HAGAS, R.C.A.F., No. 431 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. F/O. L. G. HANLEY; R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. F/O. R. G. HARVEY, R.C.A.F., No. 582 Sqn.F/O. M. HABVIE, R.C.A.F., No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) SqnF/O. J. A. HEMSLEY, R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. W. C HENDERSON, R.C.A.F., No. 432 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. R. F. HUBLEY, R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) F/O. W. HUNKA, R.C.A.F., No 428 (R.C.A.F.) F/O?'P. F. HUNT, R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. F/O J. M. JACKMAN, R.C.A.F., No. 424(R.CA.F.) Sqn. WO. E. R JACKSON, R.C.A.F., No. 405(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. R. E. JOHNSON, R.C.A.F., No. 408(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. W. A. JOHNSON. R C.A.F., No. 102 SqnAct. Fit. Lt. S. C. JOSLING, R A.F.V.R., No 195 Sqn.Act. Fit. Lt. D. J. LANOLEV, D.F.M . R.A.F.V.R.. No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.Act. Fit. Lt. J. T. LANQRAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn.
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