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SFPTEMBER 20TH, I945 FLIGHT 3*3 The boat has aANOTHER BULGE: This time it is a Naval airborne lifeboat carried under the fuselage of a Barracuda. range of 120 miles at 4 knots, and is self-righting and self-baling. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Naval Air Arm News and Announcements New Coastal Command Qroup THE Air Ministry announces that No. 15 Group,Coastal Command and R.A.F., NorthernIreland, have been amalgamated into one group in Coastal Command to be called K.A.F. NorthernIreland. No. 15 Group Was heavily engaged in the battle of the Atlantic and co-operated withthe C.-in-C, Western Approaches, to smash the enemy submarine menace and help to win thebattle of the Atlantic. Air Officer Commanding No. 15 Group fromearly 1943 until June, 1945, was Air Marshal Sir i Leonard H. Slatter, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O.. D.F.O.,M Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Coastal Td )and.K.A.F. Northern Ireland will be commanded by r Commodore A. R. Churchman, D.F.C., who has•i> in command at R.A.F.N.I. since August, 14. Awards Royal Air Force ilK KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognition gallantry and devotion to duty in the executionair operations : — Distinguished Service Order >•'. Cnl. E. G. CATTON. D.F.O., S.A.A.F., No. 19A.A.F. Sqn.—This officer has led his squadron numerous sorties against a variety of well-!:'udeci targets in Yugoslavia and Greece. lie .- attacked enemy transport, strongpoints andlrul dumps, harassing the enemy and inflicting ii'-iderable damage to his lines of communication.addition Lt. Col. Catton has led several attacks 1 lose support of partisan operations. Heiieved particular success fn November, 1944, tKn he led an attack against the enemy occu-"i town of Danilovgrad and in the following •'"•h when he led an attack against an enemy• • Point, at Gracac, which resulted in the enemy • ukm of the town. At all times this officer) '*ii*p!ayed a fine fighting spirit and set an inspiring example by his courage, determinationand devotion to duty. Lt. Col. C. S. MARGO. D.F.C.. 8.A.A.F.. No. 24(S.A.A.F.) Sqn -Now on his third tour of opera- tional duty, I..t Col. Margo has served in EastAfrica, the Western Desert, North Africa and Italy. Since the award of the D.F.C. he has leda large number of operational sorties. Lt. Col. Margu is a skilful leader, who, in the face ofthe enemy has always displayed cool courage and great determination, inspiring confidence in all.This was particularly evident during an attack on a landing ground in Crete, when his formationwas attacked by enemy aircraft. Largely owing to his fine leadership, only one aircraft was slightlydamaged and the mission was successfully com- pleted.Lt. Col. G. T. MOLL, S.A.A.F., No. 34 (S.A.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer assumed command of his squad-ron shortly after its formation and arrival in the Italian theatre of war operations. Under his in-spiring leadership his squadron has reached a high standard of operational efficiency and madea substantial contribution to the effectiveness ot the operations of the Italian-based R.A.F. nightbomber force. Lt. Col. Moll has flown on a large miinber of operational sorties and has alwayspressed home his attacks with determination and accuracy. Lt. Col. R. H. ROGERS, D.F.C., S.A.A.F., No. 40(S.A.A.F.) Sqn.— Since the award of a Bar to the D.F.C Lt. Col. Rogers has completed a largenumber of photographs, tactical and artillery re- connaissances. In April. 1945, in response to arequest from the 8th Army, he flew on an artil- lery reconnaissance between the Po and Adigerivers. This mission was a particularly hazardous one and had to be flown at 5,000ft. through aheavily defended area at a constant speed of 230 miles per hour. Lt. Col. Rogers achieved excellentresults and obtained some fine photographs. An outstanding leader, this officer has never failedto complete a mission, however heavy the opposi- tion, and, both in the air and on the ground, hehas set an inspiring example by his steadfast courage and devotion to duty. Wing Cdr. P. R. W. WICKHAM, D.F.C., R.A.F._Since the award of a bar to the D.F.C.. Wing Cdr. Wickham has completed a large number ofoperational sorties. Throughout his long opera- tional career this officer's leadership has beenof the highest order. He has at all times oper- ated with great success, and has destroyed atleast 17 enemy aircraft and damaged many others. In addition, he has inflicted considerable damageon the enemy's mechanical transport and on other ground targets. His enthusiasm and devotion toduty have always been outstanding, while his courageous leadership has inspired confidence inthe pilots who have followed him. Act. Wing Cdr. E. L. ARCHER, A.F.C ,R.A.F.V.R.. No. 664 Sqn.-Wing Cdr. Archer is now on his third tour of operations. He hastaken part in airborne operations into Sicily, Normandy. Arnhem and the Rhine crossing. Hisexceptional ability and determination in the face of difficulties have enabled him to complete manydifficult missions successfully. More recently this officer has been in command of his squadron,and, in that capacity, he has displayed great or- ganising ability and, both in the air and on theground, set an inspiring example to the other members of his squadron. Act. Wing Cdr. L. J. C. MITCHELL, R.A.F.V.R..No. 25 Sqn.—In 1943 Wing Cdr. Mitchell served as Chief Flying Instructor and was later trans-ferred to a night fighter operational squadron as flight commander. In September, 3 944, hpparticipated in attacks against the flying bombs, during which period he destroyed at least twoenemy aircraft. This officer has trained his squadron to a high standard of operational efficiency. His gallantry and devotion to duty have set a fine example to all members of his squadron. Fit. Lt. H. W. W. BEIUUDGE, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.tt ,No. 125 Sqn.—This officer has completed two tours of operational duty. Since the award of a barto the D.F.C. he has flown on a large number of operational sorties, in the course of which con-sidorabl-j damage iias been inflicted on the enemy 8 mechanical fransport. He has also destroyed fourmore enemy aircraft, bringing his total victories to at least 12 enemy aircraft destroyed and othersdamaged. Throughout his long operational career Fit. Lt. Berridge has displayed a fine fightingspirit, outstanding skill and great devotion to duty. Act. Wing Cdr, R. BANNOCK, D.F.C., U.CA..F.,No. 406 (H.C.A.F.) Sqn.—As a squadron com mander, Wing Cdr. Bannock has proved tobe an outstanding success Since the award of the D.F.C. he has destroyed a furtherseven enemy aircraft, bringing his total victories
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