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502 FLIGHT NOVEMBER 2QTH, T945 SPITEFUL—BUT DELIGHTFUL : The trend of modern fighter design is well illustrated by the Spiteful, which, despite the severe plan form of the w'ngs, possesses beautifully sleek lines SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Navai Air Arm News and Announcements New Air Aide-de-Camp GROUP CAPT. (Act. Air Comdre.) O. W. DePutron is appointed Additional Air Aide de-Camp to The King in succession to the late Group Capt. (Act. Air Cmdre.) S. H. Hardy, C.B F.Nov 1st, 1945 ' Awards Royal Air Force THE JKING, has been graciously pleased ifapprove the following awards in recognitionof gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations: — Bar to Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. K. H. P. BEAUCHAMP, D.S.O..D.F.C., R.A.F.O., No 157 Sqn.—Wing Cdr. Beau- champ has completed three tours of operationalduty. He has taken part in many operations since the award of the D.S.O. In November, 1944. hedestroyed an enemy aircraft at Handorf. and in December, 1944, during a patrol near Coblenzhe sighted another enemy aircraft and pursued it through low cloud before attacking and setting iton fire. In all, this officer's squadron has de- stroyed 63 enemy aircraft Wing Cdr. Beaut ham phas at all times shown courage and devotion ' duty of a high order. Distinguished Service OrderGroup Capt. W. H. KYLE, D.F.C., R.A.F.—Sim :v commencing his operational career in November,1940, this officeT has proved to be a most capable and determined pilot and an inspiring leader offormation operations in caylight. On one occasion he completed a long weather reconnaissance andthen made a most successful bombing attack on the seaplane base on the Island of Sylt. Sincethe award of the D.F.C. in 1941, Group Capt, Kyle assumed command of a, Station which wasoperating the first Mosquito bomber squadron arv! was in the process of forming and training asecond squadron of these aircraft. This officer's meticulous attention to detail, brilliant leadership in the air and inspiring example have been reflected in the outstanding successes achieved bvthe two squadrons under his command. Acting Group Capt. D. H BUKNSIDE. D.F.C.R.A.F.O., No. 19J Sqn.—Group Capt. Bnrnside has operated in Iraq, Persia. India and Burma.Under his leadership bis squadron has shown out- standing results which have been in a greatmeasure due to this officer's determination and ability He has led numerous operational missionsand his coolness and devotion to duty in the face of the enemy have at all times set a fine example.Act. Group Capt. S. P. COULSON, D.F.C., R.A.F., No. 582 Sqn.—As a squadron commanderGroup Capt. Coulson has displayed outstanding ability. He has done much fine work as a masterbomber and target marker and excellent results have been obtained by his squadron. This officerhas an impressive record of missions successfully completed and has at all times shown exceptionalqualities of leadership and devotion t,o duty. Act. Group Capt P. W. JOHNSON. D.F.C..A.F.C.. R.A.F.O., No. 97 Sqn. This officer has been in command of his squadron since Noveher, 1944. during which time the squadron JVas been employed on pathfinder duties. Sincjr theaward of the D.F.C. he has captained an aircraft on 16 sorties The work which Group/ CJohnson has accomplished in the air agamst tl enemy has largely contributed t<i the silccessh|lrumpleUdn of many missions and has set *fn inspi ing example to the other crews in his nuadnHe has followed, up this excellent leadership the air by displaying similar qualities! on tground, sparing no effort to bring his squadron u to its present iiigh standard of operational e: -jiency. Act Group ("apt H. J. F. LE GOOD, D.A.F.C.. R A.F . No. 35 Sqn—As a squadron co: mander this officer has shown outstanding ability.He has also shown great keenness to fly with his squadron on all missions, frequently in the roleo[ master bomber. Group Capt. Le Good has proved himself to be an outstanding operationalleadei who has displayed great courage and deter mination on ail occasions.Act. Wing Cdr J. D. BOLTON. D.F.C., H.A.F.V.R., No. 162 Sqn.—Since the award of theD.F.C. this officer has taken part in many opera- tional sorties. He has invariably displayed out-standing airrr.anship, courage and great determina- tion. In December 1944, Wing Cdr. Bolton• assumed command of his present squadron, and under hi? splendid leadership many notable suc-cesses h-kvn been achieved. Distinguished Flying Cross F/O. W II GILHAM, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 184 Son•>ith iffect from April 24th, 1945) (since de ceased). F/O. H. W HAZELL, R.A.F.V.R., No 101 Sqn.(with effect from January 13th, 1945) (since deceased). F/O WF/O. K. F/O. SF/O. B. F/O. T.F/O I). P/O. S.P/O. W. W/O. G,W/O. T. W/O. L.W/O. T. W/O. FSqn. W/O. KINDRED, R.A.F.V.R., No. 457 Sqn. T T. KING, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 126 Sqn PABKER, R.A.F.V.R., No. 575 Sqn. S. PEDLEY, R.A.F.V.R., No. 31 Sqn. J. PHILLIPS, R.A.F.V.R., No. 151 Sqn R. PICKERING, R.A.F.V.R., No. 123 Sqn H. SEED, R.A.F., No. 357 Sqn. . A SMITH, R.A.F.V.R., No. 117 Sqn. . E. BAKTTER, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 159 Sqn CARDWEW., R.A.F.V.R., No. 194 Sqn. N. ELLIOTT. R.A.F.V.R., No. 357 Sqn.II. GEARY. RA.F, No. 159 Sqn. V. T. LtNEHAM, R A.F.V.R , Ho. 35V V.I! . No. 60 Sqn.No. 45 Sqn. A.F.V.R., No. 12? ^.F.V.R., No. 74 Sqn. kf, R.A.F., No. 197 Sqn. I .A.F.V.R., No. 64 Sqn.- .A •u.F.V.R. No. 247 9<tn •«•** R.A.F.V R., No. 26 SqV R.AF.V.R., No. 33 A.F.V.R.. No. 274 Sqn.RA.F.V.R., No 2\ Sqn Fit. Lt. R. S. Pritchard (!eft), and Fit. Lt. W. Gallagher, navigator and radio operator of Mr. Attlee's aircraft during . his recent trip to the U.S
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