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1946
1946 - 0637.PDF
o « MARCH 28TH, 1946 32? FOR NAVAL AIR-POWER : H.M.S. Eagle, Britain's latest aircraft-carrier, believed to have a displacement of over 40,000 tons, making her one of the largest in the world, was launched by Princess Elizabeth on March 19th. The Eagle, which is the first of thenew Ark Royal class, is here seen sliding down the slipway into the Musgrave Channel, Belfast. SERVICE AVIATION Royal Air Force and Naval Air Arm News and Announcements Demobilisation Improvement on February Announce- ment ADVANCE notification of the releaseprogramme of the R.A.F. and W.A.A.F. up to the end of May shows animprovement on the groups expected to ; reached when last month's announce- ent was made for this period. Insteadof R.A.F. groups up to 35 being sche- duled up to the end of June, as formerlypromulgated, officer aircrew up to and including group 36, and airmen aircrrwup to and including group 38 will be re- leased by the end of May, but with theexception of meteorological air observers. The general level of release for air-women is raised to group 45, and for W.A.A.F. officers to group 44, but it isstated that some unavoidable variations remain in the groups to be releasedamong both R.A.F. and W.A.A.F. offi- cers, in employments in which it has notbeen possible to make good current shortages by retaining personnel fromother branches. The standard release group of ground airmen is raised to group 35 by the endof May instead of June; in some trades it will be up to and including group 36by this date. Again there will be excep- tions in the case of the accounting tradeswhose position is under consideration, and in the case of meteorologists. Awards Royal Air Force TilE KING has been graciously pleased toapprove the following awards in recognitionof gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations : — Distinguished Service Order Fit. Lt. V. PHILLIPS, R.A.F., No. 487(R.N.Z.A.F.) Sqn.—This officer has taken part in many operational sorties. In May, 1943, ne wasnavigator in the leading aircraft of a force of eleven aircraft detailed for an attack against thePower Station at. Amsterdam. When the enemy coast was reached, heavy opposition from anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighters was encountered and one of our aircraft was badly damaged andforced to turn back. Large formations of enemy fighters then attacked and the fighter escort wereunable to protec t the bombers. During the approach to the target six more of our aircraftwere shot down, but the leading pilot pressed on with the remaining three aircraft and withoutfighter escort. When over the target these three aircraft were shot down, but the leader, assistedby this officer as navigator, located and bombed the target before his aircraft was also shot downin flames. Fit. Lt. Phillips was taken prisoner of \v:ir. Tluoughout thio hazardous flight this officerdisplayed outstanding coolness, courage and devo- liou to duty, continuing with his duties despitethe heavy attacks being made on his aircraft by enemy fighters. Second Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Fit. Lt. M. D. SEALE, DF.C, B.AA.K. NO. 367Squ.—This officer has completed a largo number of operational flying hours and has participatedin thiee toms of operational duty. As squadron navigation officer he has worked with great, effi-ciency and enthusiasm Fit. Lt. Seale has always reached his target, even in the most adverseweather. He completed three long range sorties to Malaya, dropping stores and personnel by para-chute, in the Singapore arsa. Throughout Fit. Lt. Seale has set a magmlirent example of deter-mination and devotion to duty Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Sqn. Ldr. W McD. POUTER D F C, R.A.F.V.R., No 42 8qn.Distinguished Flying Cross Act. Wing Cdr. P. C. JOKL, tt.A.F.O., No. 110Sqn Act. Sqn. Ldr. G. T. A. DOUOLAS, RAJ No34 Sqn. Act. Sqn Ldr. R. W. WILLIAMS, ttAF.V.R. ND.159 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. W. 8. CLARK, R.AFV.R, NO 684Sqn. Fit. Lt T. E. KDWABD, R.A.F V R., No 684 SonFit. Lt. A. MeK. GALL, R.A.F.V.R, .NO. 159 8qn Fit. Lt. R. P. S SUBSIDENCE, R.A F.V.It., No'47 Sqn Fit. Lt. R L HUSBAND, R.A.F.V.B., NO. 368Sqn. Fit. Lt. E. C. IlvnE, RA.F.V.R, No. 500 Sqn.Fit. Lt. T. J MCCOLL, R.A.F.V R., No. 240 Sqn. Fit. Lt. A. A. MOKLKY D.F.M., R.A.F.V.R., No357 Sqn. Fit. Lt. G. A. MYEBS RA.FV.R, NO. 240 Sqn.
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