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Aviation History
1946
1946 - 0080.PDF
4» F LIGH JANUARY IOTH, 1943 ON ACTIVE SERVICE : A line-up of some of the aircraft used by the R.A.F. in Java, in operations supporting the 5thIndian Division. The aircraft shown are Thunderbolts, Catalinas, Mitchells, Mosquitos and a Dakota. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Naval Air Arm News and Announcements Promotions THE KING has been graciously pleased to ap-prove the following promotions, with effect from January 1st, 1946, in recognition ot distin- guished service during the war in Europe: —To be Marshals of the Royal Air Force Air Chief Marshal Sir W. Sholto DOUGLAS, K.C.B., M.C.. D.F.C. Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur T, HARRIS, G.C.B.. O.BE-, AFC. Appointment yiedical Branch.A IR VICE-MARSHAL T. J. KELLY. C.B.E.,M.C, M.D., B.Ch., is appointed an Honorary Surgeon to the King in succession to Air Vice-Marshal F. O. Cowtan. C.B., M.K.C.S., L.R.C.P., who vacates the appointment ou retirement fromthe E.A.F. Awards Naval Air Arm Distinguished Service Cross Act. Temp. Li. (Mr. (A) D. B. LAW. R.N.V.R.—For bravery, skill ;uid endurance whilst engaged in air strikes against Japanese airfields in PuketMil ml Walang, during .luly, 1945. Royal Air Force THE KING has been graciously pleased to approvethe following awards in recognition of gal- lantry and devotion to duly in the execution ofnir operations. Distinguished Service Order Act. Wing Cdr. 1!. O. ALTMANN, D.F.C ..R.A.F.O., No. 31 Sqn.—Since being awarded the O.F.C. this officer has completed a second tourof operational duty with Bomber Command. He then commenced a third tonr of duty with Tnnis-l)ort Command, during which he flew on many day and night sorties and has participated inglider tows at Arnhem and during the invasion of Europe. Since assuming command of his presentsquadron Wing Cdr. Altniann has flown on many supply dropping operations in Burma. Throughouta long and distinguished service careei, this officer has consistently displayed exceptional keenness andenthusiasm for his work, courage and great devo- tion to duty. Under his inspiring leadership hissquadron has accomplished some excellent work. Sqn. Ldr. D. K. MCDONALD, R.A.A.F., No. 134Sqn.—Sqn. Ldr. McDonald has been engaged in air operations in the far eastern theatre of warsince the fall of Singapore. For a considerable period he has commanded his present squadronwhich he has maintained at a high level of opera- tional efficiency. During the advance of the 14HiArmy he has Ted the squadron continuously oi: rinse support operations, achieving brilliant resultsduring the Mandalay-Rangoon phase of the cam- paign. Although suffering many handicaps duringthis period, arising from the difficult nature of the terrain And the adverse "weather which wasfrequently encountered, the squadron has achieved great success, much of which can be ascribed tothe enthusiasm, courage and ability of Sqn. Ldr. McDonald. _ Distinguished Flying Cross F/O O A. MARSHALL, R.A.A.F., No. 78" 8qn. F O It .1 MORAN, R.A.A.F., No 550 Sqn F/O. A. J. ROSE, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.)Sqn. F/O. P. B. ROBENHAIN, R.A.A.F., No. 15 Sqn.F/O. R. U. RUSSELL, H.A.A.F., No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. L. G. SENGEII, R.A.A.F., No. 101 Sqn. F/O. H. K. HTltlNGF.li, R.A.A.F., No. 460(R.A.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. R. U. THOKNE. R.A.A.F., No. 10 Sqn.F/O. T. P. TonrN, R.A.A.F.. No. 153 Sqn. F/O. J. F. WAENES, R.A.A.F., No. 10 Sqn.F/O. A. II. WILLMORE, R.A.A.F., No. 582 Sqn Act. F/O. K. McK. ANDERSON. R.A.A.F., No. 158 Sqn. • Act. F/O. I. S. SMITH, R.A.A.F., No. 10 Sqn. P/O. J. ASHUBT, R.A.A.F., No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.P/O. A. E. ANDEKSON. R.A.A.F., No. 158 Sqn P/O. S. J. BOOTH, R.A.A.F., No. 635 Sqn.P/O. A. W. BROWN, R.A.A.F., No. 635 Sqn. P/O. J. L. DALIT, R.A.A.F., No. 101 Sqn.P/O. F. U. DVTTON, R.A.A.F., No. 158 JJqn. P/O. N. P. FORREST, R.A.A.F., No. 192 Sqn.P/O. B. F. P. GODWIN, R.A.A.F., No. 466 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.P/O. W. A. UKANGER. R.A.A.F.. No. 101 Sqn P/O. J. ILLA, R.A.A.F.. No. 10 Sqn.P/O. It. D. JOHNSTON, R.A.A.F., No. 142 Sqn P/O. W. R. KELLEHER, R.A.A.F., No 102 SqnP/O. M. H. H. LEVEKSHA, R.A.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. P/O. .1. A. MCCLEAN, R.A.A.F., No. 466(R.A.AJF.) Sqn. P/O. D. NORTHRIDGE, R.A.A.F.. No. 142 Sqn.P/O. R E. PAECH, R.A.A.F., No. 156 Sqn. P/O. T. W. PETERS, R.A.A.F., No. 640 SouP/O. E. A. SILBERT, K.A.A.F., No. 7 Son. P/O. D. T. SIMPSON, R.A.A.F., No. 142 Sqn.P/O. W. P. STEACHAN, R.A.A.F., No. 158 Sqn. P/O. I, F. TALTV, Ti.A.A.F., No. 635 Sqn.P/O. A. ,1. TOD, R.A.A.F., No. 460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.P'O. R. V. WOOD, R.A.A.F.. No. 46S (R.A.A.F.) Sqn.P/O. J. D. YOUNG, R.A.A.F.. No. 10 Sqn. W/O. A. \V. MCILRATH (now P/O.), U.A.A.F.,No. 582 Sqn. F/O. R. N. FULLER. R.C.A.F., No. 426 (RCA.FtSqn. F O. L. L. CALBRAITH, R.C.A.F., No. 12 Sqn.F/O. K. N. CiiLTJNER, R.C.A.F., No. 428 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. A. GOSOH, K.C.A.F.. No. 156 Sqn F/O. .7. S. CORDON. II.P.A F.. \O. 42'fR.C.VF.I Hon. F.'O. <;. V. CRAHAM. R.C.A.F. No. F O. M. ii. CLTIIMAN. (R.C'.A.F.I Sqn. o. c. i: ir. v. F/O. R. W. MARTIN, R.C.A.F., No. 103 Sqn.F/O. J. H. MCGEOUGH, R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. F/O. D. M. MCDONALD, R.C.A.F., No. 9 8qn.F/O. .1. O MCDONALD, R.C.A.F., No. 433 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. E. R. MCINTOSH, «R.C.A.F.. No. 405 (R.C.AF.) Sqn.F/O. W. H. MCKAV, R.C.A.F., No. 432 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. J. A. MCKINLAV, R.C.A.F., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F'O. W. G. MCLEAN, R.C.AJ., No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. M. McNATrr, R.C.A.F., No. 35 Sqn. F/O. K. A. C. McNAIK., R.C.A.F., No. 405(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. T. J. MCQUAIL, R.C.A.F., No. 15 Sqn.F/O. L. J. MCGUIRE, R.C.A.F., No. 7 Sqn F/O. J. V. MELLARD, R.C.A.F., No. 405(R.C.A.F ) Sqn. F'O. J. B MILLAR, R.C.A.F., No. 419 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. F'O. A. D. MITCHELL, R.C.A.F., No 142 SqnF/O. L E. MORGAN, R.C.A.F.. No. 103 8«in. F/O. F. II. D. Moss, R.C.A.F., No 424(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. J. R, MURRAY, R.C.A.F., No. 158 Sqn.F/O. W. MUTCHI-ER, R.C.A.F., No. 158 Son F/O. R. C. NASH, R.C.A.F., No. 12 Sqn.F'O. N. A. PACKER, R.C.A.F., No. 153 Sqn, F/O. W. D PETEBS, R.C.A.F., No. 158 SqnF.'O. II. .1. PITTMAN, R.C.A.F., No. 434 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F'O. W. M. PLISIIKA. (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. R. G. QUARNSTROM. F'O. R. W. A. RHODES,F/O. J. R. RICH us, (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.F/O. W. F. RILEV. R.C.A.F., No. 166 Sqn. F/O. L. R. ROBERTS, R C.A.F., No. 429 (R.C.A.F.)Son. F/O. It. D. RONNEBETK, R.C.A.F., No. 419(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F/O. F IT. ROWAN, R.C.A.F.. No. 514 Sqn. F/O. P. F. L. SCHMIDT, R.C.A.F., No. J42 Sqn F'O. C. E R. SowF.RRv. R.c^.p., No. <26 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. _ n03 R.C.A.F.. No. 424 R.C.A.F., No. 434 Sqn.R.C.A.F.. No. 7 Sqn. R.C.A.F., No. 426 llf.C.A.F.) Sqn R.C.A.F.. HEHERT. R.C.A.F R.C.A.F . 78 Sqn. No. "" Xo. O. C. i;. HEMMING, R.C.A.F.. No.(R.C.A.F.) Squ. "O. 1). II. IlunsoN. R.C.A.F.. Xo. 51 Sqn'O. II. I-:. HI'NTKH. R.C.A.F., No. 158 Sqn llt.l' O. Ill.t •' O. R. .lOHNSO.N. A.F.I s,,tl 1(. *'. JOVNER..A.F.I So.ii. It. .1. KENDIUCK.A.F.) Sqn. JT. S. LAIDLAM. R.C.A.F. Nt . \.F.I Sqil. I.. I'. H. LAPOINTE. R.C.A.F., No. 423 li.CA.F.. No. 41 t R.C.A.F.. No. 432 RCA.F.. No 101 F O. C. (It.( .A.I' r o. \v. 1 O. " ilI.C.A.F.) Sqn B. LEGROS.» Sqn. .1. MANION.) Sqn. F. MARRITT R.C.A.F., R.C.A.F., No. Ne 405 429 It .C A.F, N'o. Badge of No. 113Bomber Squadron, P.A.F.—" Velox etVindex " (Swift to Avenge) Badge of No. 13 AirGunnersSchool,R.A.F. —' 'DefendendoAggredimur " (By Defence we Attack
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