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434 F LIG OCTOBER I8TH, 1945 SERVICE A HAND FROM THE NAVY : No. 132 (Bombay) Squadron, which is responsible for the air defence of Hong Kong, wastaken to its destination by the Royal Navy. This picture shows Spitfire XIVs of the Squadron lined up on the flight deck of H.M.S. Smiter, as it steams into Hong Kong harbour. Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm News and Announcements Royal Air Force Promotion General Duties Branch.Temp. Air Comdre. (Act. Air Vice-Marshal) 8L E. STOBBAB, C.B.E., is granted the rank ofAir Comdre. (war subs.), September 4th, 1945. Awards THE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognitionol gallantr* and devotion to duty in the execution o! air operations: —Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. P. B. LtJCAS, D.S.O., D.F.C.,R.A.F.V.R., No. 613 Sqn.— Since the award of the D.S.O.Wing Udr. Lucas has taken p»rt in many attacks againstthe enemy's linea o! com- munication and has de-stroyed or damaged numer- ous mechanical transportsand railway facilities. Many of these sorties have beenflown during appalling weather a.nd m ihe face ofheavy enemy opposition. The outstanding leadership andcon-spicuous courage of this officer have been reflected inthe high standard of opera- tional efficiency maintainedby his squadron. Distinguished ServiceOrder Act. San. Ldr. N. CAMERON.D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 258 Bqn.—This officer has a longrecord of operational flying and has served in England.Russia, the Western Desert and Burma Since the awardof the D.F.C. he has led his -squadron on many sortiesover Burma. An outstand- ing leader, Sqn. Ldr. Came-ron has always displayed keenness, determination andcourage, setting an inspiring Air Comdre. C E. Chilton,C.B.E., Assist. Air Officer in charge of Administration atH.Q. of Air Command, Scvith East Asia. example to the other pilots in his squadron.Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. F. T. DOE, D.F.C., R.A.F.O., No. 10 (R.I.A.F.) Sqn.—Under the inspiringleadership of Sqn. Ldr. Doe, his squadron has attained a high standard of operational efficiency.He has successfully completed numerous bombing and low-level attacks within 60 yards of our troopsand over mountainous and difficult terrain. Whilst operating over the Arakan front his squadronhas been responsible for the destruction of over 200 rivercraft, one tank, three bridges, six ferriesand various other enemy objectives. Sqn. Ldr. Doe has completed his third tour of operational'duty and has at all times displayed an uncon- querable spirit and great devotion to duty./ Act. Sqn. Ldr. R. W. PEAESON, D.F.C., B&.F.,No. 140 Sqn. (Lt. The Green Howards).—JBis offi- cer has completed two tours of operaticqfel duty,and since the award of th&JKt^&!**&4rhas par- sorties,the ound he hqf set. \i fineirship, skill ind TlnthusiasiA Inaddition tq/hie fine w<rk in ,rsonsible lectionin itsto a.1 results" after asive work ofThe result reflected in thestandard of efficiency has been achievedduring recent operations. Sqn. Ldr. R. D. MAV.R.A.A.F., No. 79 Sqn —As a squadron commander thisofficer is a fearless leader and a good organiser. Hehas destrpyed one enemy air- craft and damaged another.His courage, determination and devotion to duty have atall times set a fine example to those serving under him. Act. Wing Cdr. G. N. B.SPARKS, R.C.A.F.. N*> 356 'Sqn.—First as flight com-mander and later, as squadron commander, this officer has proved tobe an outstanding leader, both in the air and on the ground. On operations his enthusiasm,skill and cheerful courage have set an inspiring example and have been reflected in the highstandard of operational efficiency maintained in his squadron. Wing Cdr. Sparks' leadership hasmaterially contributed to the successful completion of many missions flown by his squadron in formation and in single sorties. Act. Sqn. Ldr. A. R. POOLE, D.F.C., R.A.F.VNo. 83 Sqn.—This officer commenced his «pi-,._ tional career with an attack on Berlin in Sep-tember, 1940, and since that date he has tafcvn part in sorties against every type of target. Sincethe award of the D.F.C., he has flown on many missions with the Pathfinder Force, frequentlyencountering severe opposition, lr> October, 1944. his aircraft had been badly damaged by anti-air-craft fire while on a mission to Brunswick. Over Holland en the return flight, height was graduallylost and it was engaged by enemy searchlights, lt was almost impossible to manoeuvre the air-craft in its damaged condition, so Sqn. Ldr. Poole engaged and extinguished the searchlights, thusenabling the captain to fly the aircraft safely to base. As a squadron gunnery leader,-this officerhas achieved marked success. His work in train- ing has been untiring and has raised the efficiencyof his section to the highest level. Fit. Lt. D. C. BUKCH, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No.157 Sqn.—This officer has a long and distinguished record of operational flying. Since the award (>*the D.F.C. he has completed % number of long range bomber suppoit sorties. During thoseoperations he has been largely responsible i°r the destruction of at least four enemy &ircf|2~bringing his total victories to at least ten OOT aircraft destroyed and others damaged. As E/?. >.gation leader, by nis tireless enthusiasm anu ceaseless efforts, Fit. Lt. Bunch has done mucntowards raising the standard of the operators in his squadron. At all times, he has set an in-spiring example by his efficiency, courage a"d devotion to duty.Fit. Lt. J. C. COGILL, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., f>«- 192 Sqn This officer has completed a very i*'Zenumber of operational sorties. He has taken pa" attacks on distant and heavily defended taV-
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