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Aviation History
1946
1946 - 0738.PDF
FLIGHT APHIL IITH, 1946 SERVICE AVIATION A new study of the Hawker Tempest II showing its smooth lines to their best advantage. Royal Air Force and Naval Air Arm News and Announcements R.A.F. Reunions No, 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron, A.A.F. ALL A.A.F., R.A.F. and R.A.F.V.R.personnel associated with the Squad- ron who wish to attend a reunion dinnerthis spring (date to be. notified), please send full personal particulars and addressto Wing Cdr. Walter Stern, " Ormonde," Ashwood Road, Woking, Surrey. Old Cranwellian Association THE annual reunion of members of theOld Cranwellian Association will be held in the Royal Air Force College onSaturday, June 15th, 1946. Members are requested to communicatewith the Hon. Secretary at S.H.Q. Cran- well after May 1st lor details. Awards Royal Air Force graciously pleased lo ards in recognitto duty in the execu-T HE KIM; has been siipn'tve ihe followingof gallantry and devotion tion ol air operations. Distinguished Service Order Aa. Squ. Ldr. L. F. EVANS. A.F.C..R.A.F.V.K., No. 356 Sqn.—Since joining this squadron in May, 1944, San. Ldr. Evans hascompleted a large number oi sorties, mostly srtainst heavily defended targets, including Ran-goon. Bangkok and Moulmein. In Jaly. 1944. lie loot part in an attack against the railheadin YL U. lie has led the squadron on a number of daylight operations and has acted as deputyleader on numerous occasions, always with great skill and success. In May, 1945, this officer wasdetailed to take part in an attack against Port Blair. Despite severe opposition, Sqn. Ldr. Evanspressed home Iiis attack with determination. In June, 1945, he took p&rt in an operation againstJapanese troop concentrations near Alugale. Owing to extremely bad weather, only lour air-craft, of which this officer's was one, reached and bombed the target. He also took part inan extremely successful attack against the Kan- chanaburi railway bridge. When the squadronarrived at the Coeos Islands, in the absence of the squadron commander. Sqn. Ldr. Evans tookover the command of the sauadron. a. task he accomplished with distinction and ability. Thisofficer lias: always shown leadership, skill and devotion to duty of a very high standard. Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Fll. Lt. N. C. BEBBISFOHD, D.F.C.. R.A.F.V.R..No. 139 Sqn. Distinguished Flying Cross Act Sqn. Mr. J. L. POWELL, R.A.F.V.R., No.617 Sqn. Fit. Lt. J. M. AYSIIFORD, R.A.F.V.R.. No. 240Sqn. Fit. Lt. D. M. PIEKT, R.C.A.F., No. 412(R.C.A.F.) Sqn. F.'O. R. C. RIDCE. R.C.A.F.. No. 404 (R.C.A.F.)Sqn. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Sgt:. (now W/0.) P. A. HILTON, R.A.F.V.R.,No. 35 Sqn. Distinguished Flying Medal 8x<- OlMV WO.) II. LE Q. A/OUBAKT, R.A.F., A.) 10 Sq;i. Military Medal L.A.C. C. J FONES, R.A.F.V.R., No. 662 A.O.P.Sqn. Fit. Sgt. (now P/O.) H. BESLEV, R.A.A.F. Foreign Decorations THE KING has granted unrestricted permissionlor the wearing of the undermentioned decora-tions conferred upon the personnel indicated in recognition of valuable services rendered in con-nection with the war : — Conferred by the President of the National Government of the Republic of China Cloud and Banner Decoration withSpecial Cravat Air Vice-Marshal W. F. MACNEECE FOSTER, C.B.,C.B.E., D.8.O.. D.F.C. R.A.F. Act. Fit. Lt. A. F. MURLEY, M.B.E., R.A.F.V.R. Cloud and Banner Decoration with Special Badge and Knot Group Capt. E. L. 8. WAKD, D.F.C., R.A.F.Wing Cdr. G. T. B. CLAYTON, D.F.C., R.A.F. Act. Wing Cdr. A. G. PARNALI, R.A.F.V.R.Arr, Wins CJr 11- B. S, V».tt DEB KIBTE, S.B.O., R.A.F. Cloud and Banner Decoration with Knot < Act. Fit. Lt. P. A. LONG, R.A.F.V.R. J^W" Conferred by the President of the Czechoslovak Republic Order of the White Lion, First Class Air Marshal Sir RODEUIC M. HILL K.C.B , M.C.,A.F.C., R.A.F. Second Class Air Vice-Marshal Sir BKIAN E. BAKER, K.B.B.,C.B., D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C., E.A.F. Art. WinR.A.F V.R. Fourth Class Cdr. S R. K. GLANVILLE, SI.B.E., Military Cross (1939) Art. Group Capt. A. G. MALAN, D.S.O., D.F.C.,R.A.F. Military Medal, First Class qn. Ldr. C. P. SHEPPAED R.A F.V.R. Fit. Lt. G. D. BLACK WOOD, R.A.F.V.R. Second Class Sgt. A. J. BEEWSTEE, R.A.F.V.R. Sq Fi
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