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186 FLIGHT AUGUST I6TH, 1945 SERVICE AVIATION he returned to operational duty with great enthueiasm and keenness. Since the award of the D.F.C. he has destroyed at least two enemy air-craft in the air and lour on the ground, in addi- tion to many transport vehicles. Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. P. MILLAR, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 20 Sqn.—Since the award ol the D.F.C. in January, 1943, Sqn. Ldr. Millar hasparticipated in numerous operational missions. Since January, 1945, under this officer's saperbleadership, his squadron has destroyed or damaged approximately 350 mechanised vehicles, 25 tanks,n very large number of ammunition and stores dumps, buildings and river craft, and Sqn. Ldr.Millar's excellent example and personal achieve- ments have been largely responsible for tbe highstandard of efficiency of the squadron. Act. Wine Cdr. J. C. BUTTON, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R.—Wing Cdr. Button has led his wing in a.i outstanding manner throughout the inten-sive period of operations ' since January, 1945. In February, 1945, his wing gave the closest pos-sible support to the Army in the Hochswald and Reichswald areas, where, in spite of intense anti-aircra't opposition, many strong points, gun posi- tions and enemy concentrations were successfullyattacked under his leadership. During March, 1945, Wing Cdr. Button led rocket and bombingattacks on at least nine enemy headquarters. During the crossing of the Rhine, his wing wasdetailed to operate against enemy anti-aircraft guns. His courage and keenness during thisoperation. was specially marked and proved an inspiration to all nnder his command. Wing Cdr.Button has also taken part in attacks on enemy shipping. He has set a fine example of initiativeand courage in action. Act. Wing Cdr. A. WEBSTER, D.F.C., R.AJ.O,No. 99 Sqn.—Since tie award of tne D.F.C., Wing Cdr. Webster has taken part in numerous mis-f-i*ma orJeraMne. amnc May. 1942. from Burma. These sorties have included low-level attacksagainst enemy shipping, which, despite intense enemy opposition, have resulted in the destructionof several merchant vessels. He has also taken part in several long-range formation attacks ofmore than 1,6 .hours* duration against vital enemy lines of communication. This officer has led hissquadron with distinction in- low-level -sorties against bridges, enemy supplies and installationsin heavily defended areas, pressing home his attacks to the utmost. . At all times Wing Cdr.Webster has displayed courage and skill of the highest order and as a flight commander his out-standing leadership and personal example materially contributed to the ' "" ments of the squadron. Act. &in. Ldr, A. N. DAVIS^D.F.C., R.A.F.,No 16 Sqn.—Since the aw«fd of the D.F.O., Sqn Ldr. Davis has been^engaged continuouslyon photographic reconnaissance woTk. He has proved himseli a sViiful and courageous,"ha.B never failed to.,obtain excellent I even in the face/ of intense oppositionoccasions he has -•been attacked by fo; enemy afrcraft/,£nt he has allays onhis assailants.'.successfully. On^one"* sions over tha? Dortmund-Ems canal hispetiol lank %s hit- by jinti-aircraft fin the loss of fuel and damage sustained, Sqn. Ldr.Davis continued with his allotted task and secured some fine results He has commanded his squad-ron for a period of eight months, during which time he has displayed exceptional qualities ofdetermination, leadership and iudgment. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Sqn. Ldr. H. W RADFOKD, D.F.C.. No. At a(R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. W. E EACH-ETON. DIF.C, R.A.A.F .No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Act. Fit, Lt. J. EPSTEIN, D.F.C., R.A.A.F., Nrv7 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. E. FRANCIS, D.F.C. RX. \ F. No. 434IR.CAJ.I Sqn. Fit. Lt. V. T. WOODS, D.F.C., liC.AJ, No. 405(R.C.AF.) Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. J. D. DTJNCAN, rj;F.C. R.C A.F.. No83 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. L. V. J. SMALL D.F.C., RCA F.,• No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. R. G. BOTTOM. D.F.C.. R.C A.F., No 627Sqn. F/O. J. A. PETERSON. D.F.C., R C.A.F., No. 9 Sgn.Art. Wing Cdr. R. W. F. SAMPSON, D.F.C., R.AJ.V.E.Sqn. Ldr. F. G. WOOLLEY. D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R., No 130 Sqn.Major G B. LIPAWBKV, D.FC, S.A.A F. No. 1 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.Major H. O. M. ODENBAAL. S.A.A.F.. NO 5 Son Fit. Lt. J. D. YOUNIE, D.F.C. R.A.F.V.R.. No249 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. FREEDMAN. D.FC., R A.F.V.E.No. 354 Sqn. Act. Sen. Ldr. H. H. K GUNNIS. D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 248 Sqn. Act. Bqn. Ldr. J. II. BreKCEOS, D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R.. No. 502 Son. Fit Lt. B, E. JONBB, D.F.C., R.A.F.V R., N«. 455(R.A.A.F.) Sqn. Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Wing Cdr. F. G. PAISEY, R.A.F.V.R., No354 Sqn. Fit. Lt. H. J. BROWN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 18 Sqn.Fit. Lt. H. PEARS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 175 Sqn. Capt R. C. EONER, 8.A.A.F., No 3 S.A.A.F.) SqnLt. D. R. BOND. S.A.A.F., NO. 15 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn P/O. J. A. H. WHIPPLE, R.C.A.F., No 426(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Sqn. Ldr. W. C. DUNCAN. R.A.F., No. 613 Sqn.Sqn. Ldr. R. S. EASBY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 66 Sqn. Act. Sqn. Ldr. J. C. ALLISON, R.A.F.V.R., No"""WkSon. ActllSjiL Ldr. A. LI WILLIAMS, R.A.F.V.R., No.06 Sqflv t. Lt. F.\!. W. CLEMENT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 106Sqn. (sinee\deceased) It. Lt. R. J.V3OOMBS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 437 SqnIt. ht. G. J. XING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 6B9 Bqn It. Lt. G. B. MILNE. R.A.F.V.R., No, 56 Sqnlt.it. W. RJOWEN, H.A.FV.R., NO. 35 Sqn It. iUt-H. R- SELKIRK, R.A.F., No. 2 Sqn. - lt. Lt. J. G. SIMPSON. R.A.F.V.R. NO. 193 SqnFit. Lt. R. F.-BWEETING. R.A.F., No. 174 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. T/U. TAYLOR, R.A.F.V.R., No. 7 SqnFit. Lt. G. ST. VAM.EV, R.A.F., No. 222 Sqn. FREEMEN OF CAMBRIDGE : The Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor GeorgeWilding, handing the casket containing the Scroll of Freedom to Major Gen. Kepner, commanding the U.S. 8th A.A.F. on the occasion of the conferring of the Honorary Freedom of Cambridge on the U.S. 8th A.A.F. (Left) Badge of No. 800 Squadron,Naval Air Arm, " Nunquam non Paratas " (Never Unprepared). On a blue field,in front of a trident erect, two winged swords in saltire, gold. (Right) Badgeof No. 808 Squadron, Naval Air Arm, "Strength in Unity." On an azurefield, five rings, argent, interlocked to form 808 'nterlaced with a trident, gold. Act. Fit. Lt. G. G. H. FARARA. D.F.M.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 650 Sqn. (since deceased). F/O. J. K. BARRETT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqn(since deceased). F/O. M. A. COLLINS, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., Ne226 Sqn, F/O. K. G. FAZAN, R.A.F.V.R.., No. 219 Sqa.F/O. W. HANNAH, R.A.F.V.R., No 97 Sqn (since deceased). »7Q F. J>. HAWKINS, E.A,F,V,R-, NO. iO7 8<H>F/O A HOLT, H.AJ.V.R., NO. 21 Bqn. F/O. A. T. LINN, R.A.F.V.K., No. 605 Sqn.F/O. R. 3. A. MACLEOD, R.A.F.V.R., No. SBSqi! F/O. D. A. STOTT, R.A.F. NO. 150 Sqn.F/O. W. J. TYTHERLIEGH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 50 Sqn. (since deceased).F/O. E. P. WARING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 107 Sqn. F/O. J. H. WICKEN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 418(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. P/O. W. OTTLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 207 Sqn. (sincedeceased). W/O. P. H. T. CLAY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 130 Sqn.W/O. W. HAK*ISON, R.A.F.V.R., No. 605 Sqn W/O. B. G. LEIGH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 33 Sqn.Act. F/O. E. F. REID, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.Fit. Lt. R. D. THOMAS, R.C.A.F., No. 418 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.Fit. Lt. N. J INQKAM, D.F.M., R.N.Z.A.F., No. 21 Sqn.Fit. Lt. K. W. STEWART, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 488 (R.N.Z.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. M. A. BARRY, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 107 Sqn. F/O. H. E. BRUMBY, R.N.Z.A.F., No. 488(R.N.Z.A.F.) 9qn. F/O. G. L. GAMBLE, D.F.M., R.A.F., No. 149 Sqn.F/O. J H. GOWAN, R.A.F.V.R., No. 622 Sqn. F/O W. H. HUGHES, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., No.692 Sqn. F/O. I. A. JACKSON, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 640 Sqn.F/O. J P. OUVEE, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., No. 102 Sqn.F/O. R. PHILLIPS. R.A.F.V.R., No. 169 Sqn. F/O J SIMKIN, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., No. 692 Sqn.F/O L W. SKIPPER, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 158 Sqn. F/O. L. TODD, R.AF.V.R., No. 466 (R.A.A.F.)Sqn. P/O R AS?UITH, R.A.F.V.H., No. 76 Sqn. P/O. D. R. ATTWOOD. D.F.M., R.A.F.V.S., No. 619 Sqn. P/O. B, C BULL. D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R.. No. 15 Sqifc l'/O. F. S COPESTAKE, D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., No. J 105 Sqn. | P/O. F. R. Cox, D.F.M., R A.F.V.R., No. 7 Sqn. P/O. L E. CUNNINGHAM, R.A.F.V.R., No. 10Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. G. G. KENNEDY, R.A.F.V.R, No.150 Sqn. <\ct. Fit. Lt. T. P. LAWRENSON, R.A.F.V.R., No.105 Sqn. Act. Fit Lt. W. A. C. LEE. R.AJ.V.R.. No. 158Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt A D. MANT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 77 Sqn.Act. Fit. Lt. R. MATHER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 227 Sqn Act. Fit Lt. G MUAT, R.AF.V.R., No. 158 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt, V. A. MURPHY, R A.F.V.R., No. 635Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. W. G PALMER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 35Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. R N. PEREIRA, R.A.F.V.R., No. 83Bqn. Act. Fit. Lt. G. P. PICKERING, R.A.F.V.R., No,115 8qn. Act. Fit. Lt. D. 8 RICHARDS, R.A.F.V.R., No,576 Sqn. Act. Fit Lt. F. T. SCHOLES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 214Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt C. R. E. SHANES, R.A.F.V.R., No.640 Sqn. Act. Fit Lt. W. R. SHARP, R.A.F.V.R., No. 156Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. R W SPARKES, R.A.F.V.E., No.158 Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt W. STEWABT, R.A.F.V.R., No. 149Sqn. Act. Fit. Lt. E. H. TAYLOR, R.A.F.V.E., No. 170Sqn. Act. Ftt. U. E. G. THOMAS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 635Sqn.
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