BEALL, F/L Herbert Wilson (C4437) - Mention in Despatches - No.217 Squadron -Award effective 14 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 874/44 dated 21 April 1944. Born in Ottawa, 29 September 1908 (birth date in obituary notice); attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute and one year at Queen\'s University before becoming interested in forestry during a summer job at Petawawa Forest Experimental Station; graduated from University of Toronto, 1932, with a degree in Forest Sciences. Home in Ottawa; enlisted there 24 February 1941. To RAF overseas, 6 April 1941. Seconded to the RAF to help set up radar stations in the Middle East. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1943. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 4 November 1943. Repatriated 6 January 1945. To No.1 Air Command, 16 January 1945. To No.1 Technical Service Unit, 3 April 1945. To Release Centre, 1 May 1945; retired 3 May 1945. Postwar service in Ontario forestry organizations; credited with fire danger rating system and the road signs that now warn of fire hazard conditions. Died in Ottawa, 4 December 2000; lengthy obituary in Ottawa Citizen of 6 December 2000, dealing chiefly with his forestry achievements.

TURNER, F/O Stewart Douglas (C4456) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.160 Squadron - no details of training; he is evidently a pilot. Award effective 28 November 1945 as per London Gazette of 11 December 1945 and AFRO 212/46 dated 1 March 1946. Born 19 September 1916 in Toronto. Employed by Canadian Westinghouse, Hamilton before the war. Enlisted in Hamilton, 19 March 1941, commissioned that date and posted to No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto. To Aero Engineer School, Montreal, 28 March 1941. To AFHQ, 8 September 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 30 September 1941. To No.1 ITS, Toronto, 5 October 1941 where he was employed as the engineer at the Clinical Investigation Unit, directly interested in the research problems to be solved using the accelerator. On 11 March 1942, in a letter to the Commanding Officer, No.1 CIU, he wrote (in the third person), “The care and operations of the accelerator have reached such a point that his work as an engineer is very, very limited. It is felt that his services to the Royal Canadian Air Force would now be far more useful doing aeronautical engineering work at a flying station. A transfer back to aeronautical engineering is hereby requested.” To AFHQ again, 30 March 1942 although it appears that he was detached to No.2 SFTS to play on their rugby team, for which he was the subject of a commendatory letter by G/C F.A. Sampson, 2 December 1942. To No.3 ITS, Victoriaville, 20 March 1943. Reclassified as Pilot Under Training, 28 May 1943. To No.5 EFTS, High River, 31 May 1943. To No.3 SFTS, Calgary, 25 July 1943. Reverted to Pilot Officer at his own request, 12 November 1943, the date he qualified for his flying badge. To No.1 GRS, Summerside, 20 November 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 12 May 1944. To “Y” Depot, Lachine, 11 June 1944. To No.111 OTU, 28 June 1944. To No.45 Group, Dorval, 8 October 1944. Emplaned from Dorval, 17 November 1944. Arrived in United Kingdom, 20 November 1944. To No.354 Squadron, 13 January 1945. To No.160 Squadron, 10 February 1945. By sea to United Kingdom, 3 October 1945. Repatriated 3 December 1945. Retired 16 January 1946. Postwar he was a distinguished lawyer and judge. Died in Toronto, 27 September 1990. // This officer has completed a tour of operational duty during which he has displayed outstanding courage, determination and devotion to duty. On one occasion his aircraft was forced down on the sea but despite this trying experience he has continued to show undiminished enthusiasm for operational flying. Flying Officer Turner is an excellent captain of aircraft who has consistently set a high standard and an inspiring example to his crew. // NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9138 has original recommendation dated 13 September 1945 when he was credited with 25 sorties (450 operational hours); text expands somewhat on the above (published) citation: // Throughout his operational tour Flying Officer Turner has shown outstanding determination and devotion to duty. During his first operational sortie he carried out a successful ditching. In spite of attendant shock, he was flying operationally within ten days of the incident and went on to complete a most successful tour. In all his work he has consistently set a high standard and as captain of aircraft he is beyond reproach. He is cheerful, enthusiastic, and an example to his comrades. // Notes: Application for Operational Wing dated 6 August 1945 stated he had flown 22 sorties (502 hours), 18 February to 29 July 1945. However, another form dated 18 August 1945 gives dates as 30 March to 31 July 1945 (25 sorties but still 502 hours). Form filed on repatriation (14 November 1945) states he arrived overseas 20 November 1944 and had flown one operational tour (22 sorties, the last one on 29 July 1945). He stated further he had flown 457.30 operationally overseas and 28.45 non-operational overseas (total of 486.15). Non-operational duties described as “testing aircraft at squadron.” // Training: Course at No.3 ITS was 22 March to 28 May 1943; graduated eighth in a class of 111. // Course at No.5 EFTS was 31 May to 23 July 1943 - Cornell aircraft. Flew 9.25 dual to first solo and totals as follows: day dual - 34.15; day solo - 37.10; night dual - 1.10. Flew 10.10 on instruments. Placed 13th in a class of 49. “Above average ground school. A very hard worker. A good average pilot - has a thorough knowledge of all sequences with the exception of 13 and 22 - is very conscientious - conduct and attitude very good.” (F/L J.E. Palmer). // Course at No.3 SFTS was 25 July to 12 November 1943 in Crane and Anson aircraft (7.05 to first day solo, 76.25 total day dual, 66.10 day solo, 2.10 dual to first night solo, total 14.05 night dual and 9.05 night solo. Flew 25.40 as passenger, 12.55 in formation, 30.45 on instruments and logged 20 hours in Link. “Average pilot. Slow to start but retains knowledge.” // The course at No.111 OTU was 10 July to 30 September 1944. Ground courses in Armament (245/300), Navigation (151/200),and Signals (68/100). Flying Tests in General Flying (269/300), Applied Flying (130/200), Instrument Flying (170/250), Night Flying (67/100) and Link (36/50). S/L V.J. Clarkson wrote, 25 November 1944, “Keen and conscientious, will improve with experiencce.” Flying times in Mitchell were as follows: Dual to first day solo (7.05), Total day dual (21.25), Total day solo (30.45), Second Pilot by Day (3.05) and Instruments (2.00). Dual to first night solo (2.30), Total night dual (2.30), Total night solo (14.40), Second Pilot by Night (5.50). Flying times in Liberator were as follows: Dual to first day solo (5.05), Total day dual (11.15), Total day solo (25.00), Second Pilot by Day (2.50) and Instruments (2.45). Dual to first night solo (2.20), Total night dual (3.10), Total night solo (5.20). // The Accelerator // Although he played a small part in this, correspondence in his file throws light on the project. On 28 September 1941, Dr. H.W. Price (University of Toronto) wrote to A/V/M Ernest Stedman regarding “Sir Frederick Banting’s Project - the Accelerator, N.R.C. Project AM4.” // Dear Sir; // The writer is H.W. Price, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto, and Head of that Department. // Sir Frederick Banting was your friend. I know because he often talked to me about you and always in a highly appreciative manner. He was my friend too. In his absence I am carrying on to completion the construction of “The Accelerator”. Immediately afterward will follow operation for studying blackout in all its complications, and for making it possible to quickly find, if required, which men in training can resist the greatest G values, and therefore be best adapted to fighter flying if also otherwise suitable. // The equipment is now nearing completion. We badly need, and cannot find, a good electrical and mechanical man to operate and assist in adapting this apparatus to meet all situations developed by Squadron Leader (Dr.) W.R. Franks and his assistants studying the problems of suits and variations in men undertaking fighter and other flying requiring high G manoeuvring. Dr. Franks went to England to try to do what Dr. Banting set out to do. He is now back, to return to England in a few weeks with results of suit tests which can be done only in this machine, “The Accelerator”. England wants it, as I know definitely and independently from Mr. Matthews, the English Farnborough expert, now over here who saw much of the work with suits, and the great interest they have in it. // From one of his classmates (Mr, Bruce) who called today, I discovered that Pilot Officer S.D. Turner has recently gone to Ottawa, to your organization I understand. He is the only man I have been able to find trace of who is in [the] R.C.A.F. and suitable in experience for our very technical needs. // We are beginning the electrical connections tomorrow to permit getting into operation within a week. The man who joins the strength of No,1 I.T.S. here to assist in this Banting work should take part in the extensive electrical circuiting and mechanical adjustments to gain an inside understanding of the equipment. With all the other difficulties you have in hand, can you possibly help us by transferring Doug Turner to us at Toronto. Our need is real and urgent. // To this, Price added a hand-written post-script: // C.W. Billingsly, National Research Council, Ottawa, Air Commodore R.W. Ryan, Ottawa, Colonel Duncan Graham, Ottawa and Banting Institute, F/L Ferguson of the low-temperature low-pressure medical lab at No.1 Initial Training School, Toronto, all know of this work. I have not ventured to discuss the matter with the Commanding Officer of No.1 I.T.S. // Stedman may have responded in the negative, for on 28 September 1941, Dr. Price wrote to him again, this time “Re Pilot Officer S.D. Turner”: // It was good of you to reply so completely and promptly to my request for transfer of this officer for duty at the Accelerator Hut, No.1 Initial Training School, Toronto, 1107 Avenue Road, phone MO (Mohawk) 4403. // I know, as you have found, that he is a good student, particularly at examinations. I also know in detail his electrical and mechanical experience. It suits our need. Therefore I tink it best to request transfer of Pilot Officer Turner at the earliest possible moment, rather than avail myself to your kind offer to search for another to meet a written specification. // If you can do so, I would appreciate your assistance by phone or otherwise to the Personnel Department regarding the real urgency of my need to quickly ger the information England wants without delay. // This was duly expedited; on 30 September 1941, A/V/M Harold Edwards instructed transfer of Turner to No.1ITS “in connection with the completion of the ‘Accelerator’ and other equipment in the low pressure chamber.” // RCAF Press Release No. 10667 dated 5 July 1945 from: SEAC (Field), transcribed by Huguette Mondor Oates, reads: // WITH THE RCAF IN South-East Asia: -- Forced off his course by atrocious weather and with fuel rapidly running out, F/O S.D. Turner of 2320-6th Street West, Calgary, captain of a RAF Liberator of the Indian Ocean Air Force, successfully ditched his aircraft in the Andaman Sea. Every member of the crew was picked up by a Dutch ship. The Liberator was returning from a long-distance sortie on which prevailing weather had caused a long delay in finding the target. “On the way back, we ran right into a fierce tropic storm,” said F/O Turner. “We were flying at 500 feet but the up and down air currents were terrific, and I decided to climb. At times, we were lifted upwards at high speed and forced downwards just as fast. This constant bumping about made us use a great deal of fuel.” // When only enough petrol to last another hour or so remained in the tanks, a steamer was sighted. “We flashed a message to attract its attention”, continued Turner, and decided that this was the best time to ditch the aircraft as we stood every chance of being picked up quickly.” // The sea was ideal for ditching and the Liberator put down on the water. Even so, the force of impact was sufficiently great to make a hole in the hull, and the wireless operator F/O J.H. Dorsey of Font Hill, Ontario, fell through it. It seemed as though he would be trapped under the Liberator, but he managed to force his way out and was pulled on to the wing by the Scottish second pilot. // The Liberator remained on the surface for twenty-six minutes but, by that time, the crew had taken to the two dinghies. The ship, a Dutch merchant vessel, approached and lowered lifeboats. Within an hour, the survivors were aboard. “We can’t speak too highly of the attention we received,” said Turner.

IRWIN, A/C George Norman (C450) - Commander, Order of the British Empire - No.1 Training Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born in Grafton, Ontario, 27 February 1903. Educated in Oshawa. Employed as a clerk by General Motors, 1923-1926 and by Melrose Securities after that as an orchard and farm manager. Home in Whitby. Obtained a Private Pilots License via De Havilland, 1928 and owned a Waco aircraft (CF-DBP), flying about 300 hours a year. Enlisted in RCAF Auxiliary, 26 July 1933 in Toronto. Commissioned Flying Officer same date; classified as Pilot, 2 December 1936. Attended RCAF Auxiliary summer camps 1935 to 1939; promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 July 1937; promoted Squadron Leader, 15 January 1940; To No.110 Squadron, 3 September 1939; to be Commanding Officer, 29 October 1939. To Camp Borden, 6 February 1940. To No.1 Manning Depot, 25 March 1940. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 May 1941. To No.14 SFTS, Aylmer, 3 July 1941. Promoted Group Captain, 1 June 1942. To No.1 Training Command Headquarters, 8 July 1943. Promoted Air Commodore, 1 December 1943. To No.4 Release Centre, 26 January 1945. Retired 1 February 1945. Died 27 May 1983 as per Airforce Magazine of June 1984. For extensive obituary/biography see Winter 1983 issue of Journal of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. Air Commodore Irwin was one of the first officers appointed to the Auxiliary Air Force. His interest and enthusiasm in the unit which he served and commanded in prewar days were in a large measure responsible for the excellent showing of all personnel under his command during the war years. Since the commencement of hostilities he commanded with distinction, No.1 Manning Depot, No.14 Service Flying Training School, Aylmer, and finally served as Chief Staff Officer at No.1 Training Command Headquarters. All these duties he carried out in an energetic, thorough and capable manner. His strong character, unswerving loyalty and outstanding devotion to duty have invariably produced fine leadership and an example to those serving under him which has in turn been reflected in the efficiency of the units in which he has served. Throughout the war this officer was a tower of strength in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and his fine work is most praiseworthy. Recommended 1September 1945 by Air Commodore A.D. Ross, Chief Staff Officer, No.1 Air Command, Trenton. Text almost identical to above. He had been recommended for the CBE, 7 January 1943 by A/V/M G.O. Johnson as follows: Group Captain Irwin commanded No.1 Manning Depot shortly after the outbreak of war and after one year’s tenure was posted to command No.14 Service Flying Training School. In both appointments he has shown resolution, organizing ability and judgement of a high order. He has made an outstanding contribution to the Combined Training Establishment/ This did not go further. On 18 September 1943 he was recommend for an Air Force Cross by A/V/M McGill of No.1 Training Command as follows: This officer has rendered continuously outstanding service since he assumed command of No.1 Manning Depot in March 1941, where he was responsible for much of the early organization of this large and complex unit. Assuming command of No.14 Service Flying Training School, Aylmer, at its opening, Group Captain Irwin through his untiring efforts and enthusiasm and personal example has made a commendable contribution to the BCATP. In opening this school he used foresight and imagination, and through his example and personality developed a spirit that made it one of the most efficient schools in this Command. He was recently posted to No.1 Training Command Headquarters as Officer in Charge of Administration and has again demonstrated his outstanding ability. Group Captain Irwin was a member of 110 City of Toronto Squadron prior to the war and has always devoted much of his time in the interests of the Royal Canadian Air Force and it is recommended that he be awarded the Air Force Cross. AFHQ ruled on 11 October that his duties did not warrant a flying award.

HASKETT, P/O Clayton Arthur (C45063) - Air Force Cross - No.14 SFTS - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. - Born 30 August 1919 at Biddulph, Ontario. Educated in Lucan. Farming but took flying lessons, 1938-1940. Enlisted in London, Ontario, 6 September 1940 as Elementary Flying Instructor (home in Lucan). To Trenton, 26 October 1940. Granted rank of Sergeant, 13 December 1940 and posted to No.9 EFTS. Promoted WO2, 13 December 1941. To No.12 EFTS, 1 December 1942. To No.5 Manning Depot, 6 February 1943. To No.6 SFTS, 5 March 1943. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 11 June 1943. Promoted WO1, 13 June 1943. To No.14 SFTS, 8 August 1943. Commissioned 2 December 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 2 June 1944. To Release Centre, 7 September 1945. Retired 23 October 1945. Died in Clandeboye, Biddulph Township, Middlesex Township. 1975. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26, Vol.59, file 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. When recommended he had flown 3,212 hours - all as instructor. This officer has been instructing since the outbreak of hostilities and has put great effort into his work. His keen spirit while a non-commissioned officer instructor was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. Since commissioning he has set an example as an industrious and keen officer and instructor and has gone beyond service requirements to inspire his fellow officers to greater effort in the training of pilots. The results he has achieved in training have been outstanding. Recommendation raised 8 November 1944 by W/C A.D. Forster, text as above. Endorsed 14 February 1945 by A/V/M A. Raymond. Training: Interviewed 29 August 1940 by F/O J.W. Roberts. Stated to have a commercial pilots license with 16 hours dual and 1000 hours solo. “Good average type. Would appear to have plenty of backbone. Well spoken. Good appearing. He should be a good candidate for Flying Instructor.” Although he is shown as posted to Trenton on 26 October 1940, there is a report in his file of a Flying Instructor course taken 8 October to 28 November 1940. He had 35 hours earlier flying (from St. Catharines who provided a report on him) and on this course flew Fleet aircraft, 35 hours dual and 112 hours solo. “Conscienous type - average pilot - instrument flying good - aerobatics need practice - a good knowledge of patter - with more experience should make a good instructor.’ (F/O A.G. Hobbs). Ground courses in Airframes (84/100), Airmanship (74/100) and Air Navigation (88/100). Tested on a Finch, 28 October 1940 by F/L H. Bryant and assessed as follows: Sequence (Fair), Voice (cracks), Manner (hesitant), Ability to Impart Knowledge (fair), and Ability as Pilot (Low Average). “Requires plenty of practice on general flying and aerobatics. This instructor must be given a thorough check before his category is made permanent.” Rated Class II (Temporary). Course at No.12 EFTS (dates nor defined) saw him on Tiger Moths - 9.50 day dual, 20.58 day solo, ten minutes night dual, 39.55 night solo). Logged 28.30 on instruments. Courses in Navigation, Airmanship, Armament (written and practical), Aircraft Recognition, and Signals, written. Placed tenth in a class of ten. “A good, steady instructor. Could show more initiative and interest in Service matters, Flying ability good high average. Pupils are well trained.” Course at No,6 SFTS was 8 March to 28 May 1943. Harvard aircraft - 39.30 day dual, 33.45 day solo, 4.40 night dual, 5.30 night solo. Flew 16.35 in formation and 15.20 on instruments. Logged 16 hours in Link. Courses in Navigation, Airmanship, Armament (written and practical), Aircraft Recognition, Signals, written and Signals, practical. Placed 23rd in a class of 23. “Flying - high average ability, steady and reliable pilot. GIS - very capable student. Deportment good.: Course at No.1 Flying Instructor School, 16 June to 7 July 1943. Flew single engine elementary type (6.15 dual and 5.30 solo) and single engine advanced type (24.25 day dual, 12.55 day solo, 3.00 night dual, 2.00 night solo). “Has had previous instructional experience. Tends to use too much elementary patter. Has a good knowledge of sequence. Voice good. Should be high average instructor.” (F/O E.H. Ellis). Examined in Airmanship (654/1000). Examined on a Harvard II by F/O E.A. Alexander who graded as follows: Sequence (Excellent Knowledge), Voice (Clear), Manner (Deliberate), Ability to Impart Knowledge (High Average), and Ability as Pilot (High Average). “High average instructional ability.” Rated as Category “B”. Elementary and Single Engine. Retested 20 January 1944, at which time he had flown 2,300 instructional hours; category raised to A-2. Selected Assessments: “A capable and conscientious Flying Instructor. Strongly recommended for retention in the Service.” (S/L S.V. Broadbent, No.14 SFTS, 17 May 1944). “This officer’s performance of his duties as an examining officer has been outstanding,” (W/C A.D. Forster, 18 January 1945.

IVERMEE, S/L Robert William Alex (C451) - Mention in Despatches - Station Topcliffe - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born 5 May 1891 in London. Home in Winnipeg. Enlisted at Camp Borden, 25 May 1938. With No.401 Squadron as of 19 August 1940. Flight Lieutenant as of 1 February 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 June 1942. Retired 23 November 1945. DHist file 181.002 D.225 has a recommendation for an OBE dated 19 June 1945. This did not succeed, but the description says much about Ivermee. He had served in both the RAF and RCAF, rejoining the latter on the outbreak of war and serving with No.1 (Can) Squadron during the Battle of Britain as Deputy Adjutant. He assumed senior administrative duties at Digby, helped open Tholthorpe, and for the previous 20 months had been at Topcliffe as the Station Administrative Officer. Died in North Ulst, Outer Hebrides, 19 September 1982.

CRICH, P/O Howard Clair (C45233) - Air Force Cross - No.4 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London Gazette dated 13 March 1945 and AFRO 132/45 dated 26th January 1945. Born in Regina, 15 December 1920. Educated in Clearwater, Manitoba (1928-1932), Tangenbury, Saskatchewan (1932-1935 and Griffin, Saskatchewan (1935-1940). Home in Griffin, Saskatchewan; enlisted in Regina, 21 May 1940 as aero engine mechanic. To No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto, 24 May 1940. To Technical Training School, St. Thomas, 21 June 1940. To No.8 (BR) Squadron, 23 October 1940. Promoted AC1, 12 November 1940.. To No.5 (BR) Squadron, 4 July 1941. Promoted LAC, 1 October 1941. To No.145 (BR) Squadron, 23 July 1942. To Torbay, 25 August 1942. To No.9 BGS, 5 December 1942. To School of Aeronautical Engineering, 30 January 1943. To No.3 Repair Depot, 13 February 1943. To No.3 Repair Depot, Vancouver, 14 February 1943. To No.9 (BR) Squadron, Bella Bella.24 February 1943. Promoted Sergeant, 1 June 1943. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, 23 August 1943. Classified as Flight Engineer (Special), 1 January 1944. Commissioned 28 January 1944. Promoted Flying Officer, 15 August 1944. To Western Air Command Headquarters, 10 March 1945. To No.7 Release Centre, Calgary, 9 June 1945; released 13 June 1945. Died in Calgary, 1 March 1978. Had completed 1,666 flying hours, 1,029 operational hours (121 sorties) including 173 hours in previous six months. Award presented 17 July 1947. // This flight engineer, with many hours of operational flying to his credit, has proven himself to be a most co-operative and energetic member of aircraft crew. His cheerful devotion to duty and exceptional efficiency have set a splendid example to all aircrew on the Pacific coast. Pilot Officer Crich, with untiring and skilful effort, has rendered outstanding meritorious service. // Recommended by W/C R.R. Denis, 31 October 1944 as follows: // This officer has completed 1,029 operational flying hours as Flight Engineer on Canso aircraft. His devotion to duty, cheerfulness and calm efficiency have set a fine example to all aircrew on this Coast. // Notes: Assessed 17 June 1944 - “A very good crewman, does good work.” (S/L R.W. Mitchell, No.9 Squadron). // Assessed 28 October 1944 - “A very capable engineer. Recommend that he be retained in the service and promoted to Flying Officer.” (S/L R.H. Lowry, Station Tofino) // Training: Attended Flight Engineer School at No.9 BGS, 14 December 1942 ro 22 January 1943, Flew in Battle aircraft, five hours 20 minutes plus four hours 45 minutes in turret manipulation. Graded in Guns, Ammunition and Pyrotechnics (230/250), Guns, Practical (85/100), Sighting, written (200/250), Turret, practical (160/200) and Aircraft Recognition (104/200). “Average type mentally. Popular. Has good appearance.” // Application for Operational Wing dated 20 November 1944. // No.5 (BR) Squadron, August 1941 to September 1942 - Catalina and Canso aircraft (convoy and escort patrols), 384 hours 30 minutes, no sortie list. // No.9 (BR) Squadron, Western Air Command, as follows: // 8 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.50) // 9 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.50) // 14 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.05)) // 19 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.40) // 23 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (3.30) // 26 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.00) // 30 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (6.35) // 5 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.40) // 17 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.00) // 21 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (40 minutes) // 25 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.25) // 30 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (3.30) // 29 May 1943 - Stranraer (5.55) // 30 May 1943 - Stranraer) (3.30) // 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (40 minutes) // 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.05) // 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (4.55) // 20 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.20) // 22 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (5.50) // 25 June 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (9.30) // 14 July 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (13.40) // 22 July 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (7.25) // 27 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (6.25) // 29 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (925) // 26 August 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (7.15) // 30 August 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (10.10) // 2 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.55) // 5 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (4.50) // 8 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (10.55) // 17 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (6.50) // 24 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (7.50) // 27 September 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol (2.30) // 30 September 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.00) // 5 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (1.20) // 11 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (1.00) // 11 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.20) // 20 October 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (11.45) // 2 November 1943 - Canso A - Sea Search (5.05) // 3 November 1943 - Canso A - Sea Search (4.40) // 5 November 1943 - Canso A - Sea Search (4.55) // 14 November 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (5.30) // 27 November 1943 - Canso A - Patrol (8.05) // 7 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.10) // 9 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.35) // 11 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.00) // 14 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (7.35) // 17 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.10) // 19 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.30) // 21 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.45) // 23 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.15) // 27 February 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (2.05) // 1 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (4.50) // 4 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.25) // 6 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.45) // 8 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (3.55) // 10 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (13.25) // 19 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (7.05) // 22 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.25) // 26 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.15) // 30 March 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.30) // 3 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (6.05) // 5 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (35 minutes) // 9 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (12.45) // 11 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.35) // 15 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (13.15) // 20 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (4.05) // 23 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.50) // 27 April 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.55) // 2 May 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.00) // 6 May 1944 - Canso A - Search (3.40 // 16 May 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (11.15) // 23 May 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (13.30) // 16 July 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.10) // 25 July 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.15) // No.4 (BR) Squadron // 27 September 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (5.10) // 1 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10..00) // 6 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.25) // 15 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (9.50) // 18 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.35) // 27 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (8.45) // 31 October 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (5.10) // 2 November 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.05) // 6 November 1944 - Canso A - Patrol (10.05) // TOTAL - 990 hours, 124 operational flights.

JOHNSTONE, S/L Norman Richard (C459) - Mention in Despatches - No.411 Squadron - Effective 1 January 1942 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 142/42 dated 30 January 1942. Name also rendered as Norval Richard Johnstone. Born 6 April 1911; educated in Winnipeg (University of Manitoba, B.Sc in Electrical Engineering). RCAF (P/P/O), 1929-31; received his wings 19 August 1931 before going to Reserve. Undertook refresher flying training at Camp Borden, 1935. Joined No.120 (Auxiliary) Squadron, 8 December1938. Called to active service, 11 December 1939, at Saskatoon. To UK, February 1940, with No.110 Squadron. To No.1 (Canadian) Squadron (later in No.401 Squadron), 28 October 1940. Promoted Squadron Leader, 28 August 1941. To Canada, 28 February 1943. To Eastern Air Command, 3 April 1943. To No.128 (Fighter) Squadron, 17 April 1943. To No.130 (Fighter) Squadron, 3 June 1943. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 26 October 1943. To No.126 Squadron, 8 February 1944. To War Staff College, Toronto, 8 September 1944. To Western Air Command, 18 November 1944. To No.21 CSU (not sure what this is), 26 November 1944. To No.8 Release Centre, 11 November 1945. Retired 14 November 1945. As of 1947 he was employed by Coca Cola Limited in Saskatoon. Died in Victoria, British Columbia, 7 June 1983.

SABINE, Matron Harriet Butterfield (C4599) - Associate, Royal Red Cross - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 26 March 1911 in Middlesex, Ontario. Enlisted at St.Thomas, Ontario, 16 November 1940. To No.31 Personnel Depot, Moncton, 9 February 1941. To No.6 Manning Depot, 2 December 1942. To No.31 Personnel Depot again, 20 December 1942. To No.1 Manning Depot, 31 May 1943. Appointed Matron, 1 July 1943. To Goose Bay, August 1943. To “Y” Depot, 9 June 1944. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, Bournemouth, 16 June 1944. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 1 July 1944. Repatriated 28 October 1945. Release date uncertain. Award sent by registered mail 22 November 1948. Matron Sabine has performed her duties, in spite of great shortage of staff with marked zeal and devotion to duty. Her efficiency and cheerfulness under all circumstances have been an example to her colleagues and to all personnel who have come in contact with her.

ROBERGE, F/L Hilaire (C4615) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.62 Base - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 809/44 dated 14 April 1944. Born in Ottawa, 12 January 1903. Home in Ottawa; educated at Montfort School (Eastview); enlisted in Ottawa 3 July 1924 and posted to Station Ottawa in trade of Carpenter. Promoted AC1, 1 April 1925. Promoted LAC, 15 July 1925. Promoted Corporal, 22 May 1926. Promoted Acting Sergeant, 1 October 1927. Confirmed as Sergeant, 1 April 1930. To No.1 Depot, 12 May 1932. To Ottawa Air Station, 1 October 1934. To No.18 Detachment, Montreal, 30 April 1936 as instructor to the Auxiliary Squadron there. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 June 1936. Promoted Warrant Officer Class 2, 1 September 1939 when trade changed to Airframe Mechanic. To Camp Borden, 30 September 1939. On 14 November 1939 was posted to Technical Training School, St. Thomas. To No.12 Technical Detachment, Toronto, 28 May 1940 (Resident Inspector at Massey-Harris plant, Weston); promoted WO1, 1 October 1940. Commissioned 24 March 1941 in rank of Flying Officer. To “Y” Depot, Halifax, 15 March 1942. Posted overseas, 30 March 1942. To No.419 Squadron, 29 April 1942. To No.425 Squadron, 24 June 1942. To No.426 Squadron, 26 October 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1943. To No.425 Squadron, 15 May 1943. Proceeded with No.425 Squadron to Africa (26 May 1943) and back to England (26 October 1943). To No.62 Base, 10 December 1943. Repatriated to Canada, 25 March 1944. To No.3 Training Command, 4 May 1944. To No.124 Ferry Squadron, 10 May 1944. To Station St. Hubert, 30 June 1944. To Rockcliffe, 1 July 1944. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 October 1944. Remained in postwar RCAF, retaining rank of Squadron Leader as of 1 October 1947. Retired to Chateauguay, Quebec, 17 July 1950. Invested with award by Governor General, 27 June 1945. Died in Ottawa, 27 April 1979. No citation in AFRO. Recommended for BEM, 16 August 1943, for services as Engineer Officer with No.425 Squadron. The proposed citation noted that he had come to a new squadron and his experience was most helpful in training ground crew. "Flight Lieutenant Roberge is a most skilful and conscientious engineer whose cheerful confidence has inspired a high standard of morale among the ground crew personnel. The high serviceability maintained in England and in North Africa, where the undertaking of major repair jobs in the field were done in record time, is worthy of the highest praise. This officer has fully contributed to the successes achieved by the squadron." // Notes: It is evident from numerous movements in the 1920s that he served short periods with RCAF photo detachments in Northen Ontario and in the West. He was, for example, at Larder Lake, 29 July to 22 October 1926. Again, he was at Sudbury, 18 September to 3 November 1927. On 15 September 1927, F/L F.C. Higgins of a Photographic Flight, writing from Torrance (Muskoka) recommended his promotion to Sergeant - “Corporal Roberge has now serve with me on detached photographic operations for two season, hence I have had good opportunity to judge the character of his work and extent of his ability both in respect of his trade proficiency as rigger and his qualifications as to rank. During last season’s operations he served in the capacity of next senior NCO and during the present season he has been acting in the responsible position of Senior NCO of my Detachment. He has at all times been most reliable and painstaking, shown excellent initiative, and ranks high in trade proficiency and the capacity to get things done in short order. His ability to handle men and to exercise proper supervision over their work is considered distinctly good, as evidenced by the loyal support which he consistently secures from the other members of the Detachment.” About 11-12 December 1929 he was sent to St. Felicien for about ten days duty “in connection with installation of skiis on Pilot Officer Bonard;s aircraft G-CYYT” (possibly in connection with a search). Travel claims show him as going to Gananogue, 25-26 July 1931 to salvage Fairchild XJ after a crash and to truck it back to Ottawa. // Assessed 1 May 1941 - “Has recently been commissioned from the ranks, Has been carrying out the duties of Resident Technical Officer as plants in this district. Zealous in his duties, near in appearance, and should make a good officer.” (W/C J.L Hurley, No.12 Technical Detachment). // Assessed 1 February 1943 - “Is an outstanding Engineer Officer who carries out his duties willingly and skilfully. Is definitely an asset to a squadron.” (W/C J. St. Pierre). // Assessed 1 December 1946 - “Highly qualified officer. Despite shortage of staff, continues to turn out a lot of work. Never complains regardless of the amount of work he is called on to turn out. His pleasant personality and cooperative attitude are a ‘must’ in his difficult position. His appearance and deportment are above average.” (G/C R.F. Gibb).

WANLIN, F/L Alexander Camille (C46535) - Air Force Cross - No.435 Squadron (AFRO gives unit only as "Overseas") - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 155/46 dated 15 February 1946. Born 29 August 1921. Appears to have been a member of the RAF (1269022), commissioned 3 January 1942 (112325). Home given as Winnipeg; transferred to RCAF in Hamilton 26 June 1944, at which time he was with No.5 SFTS. Granted immediate rank of Flight Lieutenant. To No.6 OTU, 4 September 1944. To “Y” Depot, 22 February 1945; to United Kingdom, 10 March 1945. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 February 1946. Repatriated 13 June 1946.. Released 29 July 1946. Died in Victoria, 8 September 2014. RCAF photos PL-46559 (ex UK-23997) and PL-46560 (ex UK-23998, both dated 19 February 1946) captioned as follows: “Pilots of the all-Canadian transport wing (i.e. No.120 Wing) must undergo special training in transport work and here are a group ‘genning up’with the teacher, F/L A.C. Wanlin of Brandon, Manitoba at desk. Left to right, F/O E.C. Hugh (Hollywood, California), F/L W.E. Gauthier (Edmonton), F/L ‘Duke’ Breyenton (Vancounver), F/L T.A. Solo (Vancouver). No citation in AFRO. DHist file 181.009 D.1768 (RG.24 Vol.20610) has recommendation dated 27 October 1945 when he had flown 2,514 hours, 510 on transport duties, 350 in previous six months. Deputy Flight Commander. Presented 11 June 1949. This officer is an exceptional transport captain of considerable flying experience. Since the beginning of this year he has been flying long range transport as captain flying freight and passengers from bases in the United Kingdom to Europe and South East Asia. With his vast experience he has been of invaluable help since joining this unit by instructing new crews with the polish expected of a transport captain. His cheerful disposition, personal conduct, and conscientious efforts are an example to all. Public Record Office Air 2/9144, courtesy of Steve Brew, has citation as finally approved at Air Ministry. Flight Lieutenant Wanlin is a keen and capable captain with an excellent flying record. Since the beginning of 1945 he has been engaged on long range transport duties, conveying passengers and freightage from bases in the United Kingdom to Europe and South East Asia. With his vast experience he has been of invaluable help in instructing new crews of the Unit. His exemplary conduct and conscientious work have set a fine example to all.

HARRIS, P/O Ronald Carlyle (C46640) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2479/44 dated 17 November 1944. Born 25 February 1920. Enlisted in Saskatoon, 20 June 1940 as Aero Engine Mechanic. To Technical Training School, 14 August 1940. Promoted AC1, 21 December 1940. To No.9 SFTS, 28 December 1940. Promoted LAC, 1 April 1941. To No.10 (BR) Squadron, 2 January 1942. Promoted Sergeant, 4 October 1942. To Yarmouth, 13 December 1943. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 17 February 1944. Promoted WO2, 1 March 1944. Commissioned as Flight Engineer, 30 May 1944. Retired 22 September 1945. Died in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, 4 June 1999. This officer, throughout his lengthy duties on anti-submarine operations, has proven himself to be a skilful and reliable flight engineer. His cheerfulness and determination in completing any mission assigned to him have been most praiseworthy and an inspiration to the other members of his crew.

KENNEDY, S/L (now W/C) Harry Marlowe (C471) - Air Force Cross - No.12 (Communications) Squadron (AFRO gives unit only as "Station Rockcliffe") - Award effective 20 October 1942 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1830/42 dated 13 November 1942. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 27 August 1904. Joined RCAF, 1925-1932, working in Civil Government Air Operations, chiefly photography and air mail route survey. Assigned to Seaplane Course, Station Vancouver, 16 February to 30 April 1928. When RCAF reduced in "big cut" of 1932 he joined Manitoba Government Air Service to continue forestry patrols and fire suppression. Joined Western Canada Airways, then Mackenzie Air Services (appointed Aide-de-Camp to Governor General for household piloting), and finally Trans-Canada Airlines. Rejoined RCAF in Vancouver, 1940 where he was prominent in developing air transport with No.12 (Communications) Squadron. At Rockcliffe as of 15 February 1941. Squadron Leader as of 15 July 1941. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 July 1942; promoted Group Captain, 1 January 1953. At Pennfield Ridge he helped create an Air Transport and Night Flying School. To War Staff College, Toronto, 16 Junr 1944. To AFHQ, 8 September 1944. To No.9 (Transport) Group, 5 February 1945. Retired 17 Octiber 1945. Returned to TCA, March 1946. Accepted permanent commission in postwar RCAF, 1 August 1946 (26777) with No.9 (Transport) Group; awarded Queen's Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 when CO of Station St.Hubert (Group Captain). Retired 1956. Admitted to Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, 1978. Died 11 June 1989 in Vancouver as per British Columbia Vital Statistics. AFC presented at Government House, 3 December 1942. RCAF photo PL-945 taken in 1940. Photo PL-3459 shows S/L C.E. Evans, W/C T.R. Louden, W/C F.P. Holliday, DSO, MC, S/L H,M. Kennedy, Captain H.C. Richards, Captain C.L. Griffin. The above-named officer was transferred from the reserve to the Special Reserve General List effective September 1, 1940, giving up his duties as an airline captain with T.C.A. Squadron Leader Kennedy has been in command of No.12 Communications Squadron for over a year and has built up an excellent record of accident free flying for his squadron. In addition to carrying out the administration of his squadron, this officer has flown 274 hours as captain of squadron aircraft in 1941. His unfailing devotion to duty and the care with which he trains his pilot personnel deserves special commendation. Squadron Leader Kennedy organized the flight arrangements for the Duke of Kent's tour in July 1941, and captained the flight during its coast to coast tour. Squadron Leader Kennedy's loyalty and excellent flying record and squadron management has won him the award of the Air Force Cross.

COOPER, F/O James Richard (C4727) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 June 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1247/43 dated 2 July 1943. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 14 April 1941 as Radio Officer and commissioned that date. Attached to RAF overseas. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 February 1943. Repatriated 25 March 1943. To No.31 Radio School, 10 April 1943. To Eastern Air Command, 16 June 1944. To No.22 Radio Unit, 26 June 1944. To No.3 WS, 13 September 1944. To Eastern Air Command, 29 December 1944. To Moncton, 15 July 1945. Retired 17 September 1945. May have died in North Battleford, 16 December 1991.

MARANI, G/C Ferdinand Herbert, VD (C4739) - Officer, Order of the British Empire - No.1 Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born in Vancouver, 8 August 1893 as per RCAF Press Release reporting award. Educated at Ridley College and University of Toronto. Architect. Enlisted in Toronto, 26 February 1940. Posted to No.1 Training Command Headquarters, 4 March 1941. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 May 1941. Promoted Group Captain, 1 November 1942. To No.3 Training Command Headquarters, 28 November 1943. To No.1 Air Command Headquarters, 15 January 1944. Medal presented 27 January 1944. To Release Centre, 31 August 1945; retired 10 September 1945. Died in Toronto, 18 July 1971. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26 Vol.59, File 190-I, dossier 7) has citation. // This officer has performed his duties as chief works officer at No.3 Training Command in a highly satisfactory manner. He is capable, very keen and hard-working. He displays a great deal of zeal and vigour. His meritorious work has been a decided factor in the continued successful expansion of training in this Command. Group Captain Marani's Devotion to duty has been outstanding. He has set a very high standard in the performance of his duties which has been an inspiration to those associated with him, He has made a valuable contribution to the success of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

McINTOSH, S/L Wesley Hanford (C4791) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - No.168 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in Winnipeg, 22 December 1914 (RCAF press release 4907 announcing award). Prior to the war he was service engineer with Kennis Johannesson Flying Service Wing. Enlisted in Halifax, 29 September 1939 as Armourer and granted rank of Sergeant; to ?E?, 20 January 1940; reclassified as pilot, 19 February 1940; to ?R?, 12 February 1940; commissioned 1 March 1941, apparently with simultaneous promotion to Flying Officer. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 22 March 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 July 1942. To ?A?, 31 December 1942. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 20 January 1943. To No12 (Transport) Squadron, 21 April 1943. To Western Air Command, 17 July 1943. To No.165 (Transport) Squadron, 22 July 1943. To No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron, 31 October 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 May 1944. To Release Centre, 23 October 1945. Retired 25 October 1945. Memoire published by Pocket Press (Oakville) in 2006 under the title Permission Granted: Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth. This officer has played an important part in the training of transport fliers and given valuable assistance during the organization of this squadron. As a captain and later as a flight commander he has at all times displayed exceptional ability and determination. His devotion to duty has set a high example to all. NOTE: DHIst file 181.009 D.1721 (RG.24 Volume 20606) refers. As early as 3 November 1942 he was recommended as a Flight Lieutenant for AFC by A/C F.S. McGill who wrote: Prior to Flight Lieutenant McIntosh?s enlistment he had flown as a civilian for a total of 407 hours solo and 32 hours dual and held a commercial license No.1303 and an ?A? and ?C? Engineer License No.1445. He also had been a member of the RCNVR in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was employed in 1933 to 1939 in the capacity as a wireless operator. This officer enlisted permanent RCAF at Halifax, Nova Scotia, 29 September 1939, and was posted to No.5 General Reconnaissance Squadron, Dartmouth. He was graded Airman Pilot, and appointed to the rank of Acting Sergeant on enlistment. In October 1939 he was posted to the Intermediate Training Squadron, Camp Borden, Ontario for a refresher flying course. On December 12th, 1939 he commenced a Flying Instructor?s Course at the Flying Instructor?s School, Camp Borden, Ontario, on the termination of which he was granted ?C? category on 6 February 1940. This officer was then posted to the Advanced Training Squadron, Camp Borden, February 14th, 1940 to March 18th. On the 19th March 1940 he commenced instruction in Initial Training School, Camp Borden. This officer was awarded ?B? category as a Flying Instructor on 6 June 1940, and on the forming of No.1 SFTS, was posted a Staff Instructor. Immediately on the appointment to commissioned rank of Pilot Officer on 8 May 1941, this officer was posted to No.19 EFTS, Virden, Manitoba, holding the position of Assistant Chief Supervisory Officer. On July 27, 1941, Flight Lieutenant McIntosh was posted to Central Flying School, RCAF Station Trenton, Ontario. He was appointed to the rank of Temporary Flying Officer 15 December 1941 and to the rank of Acting Flight Lieutenant, 1 March 1942. For the past eight months this officer has held the position of Deputy Flight Commander or a Flight Commander in which status he is now employed. This officer has logged 2,250 hours instructing time since March 19, 1940 and has at the present time a total time of 2,350 hours not including his civilian time. During his service as an instructor Flight Lieutenant McIntosh has had the experience of all phases of training, i.e. EFTS, SFTS, CFS and FIS. He has at all times been a keen and enthusiastic pilot, a conscientious instructor, willing to work any hour and has at all times sacrificed himself in order to further the knowledge and training of his pupils. Coupled with the above facts, Flight Lieutenant McIntosh has a high sense of duty and a high regard for the Service. It is therefore recommended, in view of this officer?s loyalty and intense devotion to duty, that he be awarded the Air Force Cross. RCAF file 821-4-44, ?McKee Trans-Canada Trophy - Nominations and Presentation - 1944 Competition?, National Archives of Canada RG.24 Volume 17796, has recommendation for the McKee Trophy drafted 7 March 1945 by G.Z. Z.L. Leigh, No.9 (Transport) Group and transcribed here for the historical record: This officer commenced flying at Winnipeg in July of 1934, obtaining a Commercial Pilot?s License in 1935 and an Air Engineers License in 1938. For the period 1934-1938 he was employed as an apprentice engineer for the Winnipeg Flying Club and Johanson?s Flying Service, working on aircraft and flying passengers, subsequently being employed by Wings Limited as air engineer until September 1939, when he joined the RCAF. This officer served in the RCAF as an instructor with an A1 Category, and as an Assistant Supervisory Officer at an Elementary Flying Training School in Manitoba. In November 1942 he was loaned to the Royal Air Force Transport Command at Montreal as an instructor, and made one delivery to the United Kingdom. He was subsequently posted to Rockcliffe in April 1943, and flew as Captain on scheduled Service flights from Ottawa to Halifax twice weekly. From July to October 1943, he flew with No.165 Squadron, Edmonton, on the North West Staging Route operating from Edmonton to Whitehorse and vicinity, flying freight, passengers and servicing new fields under construction. This officer reported to No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron in October 1943, and to date has made 25 Atlantic crossings and has also served as Officer Commanding this squadron?s Detachment at Gibraltar, where he flew numerous trips from there to Italy and Cairo. Squadron Leader McIntosh carried out the first round trip mail flight between Ottawa and the United Kingdom. As second in command, No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron, he has maintained a very enviable and outstanding record, and is in no small way responsible for the squadron?s accomplishments in air transport operations and the general success that has been attained to date. Note: Memo, 10 October 1941 in which G/C T.A. Lawrence (Station Trenton) recommends promotion of several officers including F/O W.H. McIntosh. This officer is a very capable instructor holding an A.2 category. At present he is employed as a deputy Flight Commander and has demonstrated his ability to carry out his duties very efficiently.

KENNEY, S/L Delford Harold (C4801) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.419 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1943 as per London Gazette dated 10 September 1943 and AFRO 2138/43 dated 22 October 1943. Born at Newton, Ontario, 2 April 1915; home at Lindsay, Ontario. Enlisted in Kingston, 28 February 1940 and posted to Trenton with rank of Sergeant. Trained at Central Flying School, Trenton. To No.1 SFTS, 8 August 1940. Commissioned 1 March 1941. To No.7 SFTS, 25 August 1941. To “Y” Depot, 17 March 1942. To Ferry Command, Dorval, 17 March 1942. Departed there, 4 April 1942 ferrying Hudson FH305 to Presq’isle; departed there 5 April 1942 to Gander; departed there to Britain, 13 April 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 June 1942. Promoted to Squadron Leader, 1 October 1942. Flew two tours. Repatriated 31 July 1944. To No.164 (Transport Squadron), 21 September 1944. To No.168 (Heavy Transport) Squadron, 10 August 1945. To No.124 (Ferry) Squadron, 31 March 1946. To Release Centre, 8 May 1946; retired 13 May 1946. Died in New York, 13 August 1993. Getting his medals to him proved difficult; they were eventually sent to External Affairs, 9 August 1955, who reported on 13 February 1956 that they had finally been presented to him in Bronxville, New York. RCAF photo PL-19112 is a portrait painted by F/L L.Kenyon, RAF. RCAF photo PL-26855 (ex UK-7354 dated 15 January 1944) shows, left to right, F/O J.H. Warkentin (Beausejour, Manitoba), S/L D.H. Kenney, DFC, AFC (Fredericton), S/L L.J.W. Bell, DFC (Victoria) and F/L C.H. Higgens (Nelson, British Columbia. Adjutant of No.429 Squadron), taken on occasion of presentation of bison head to No.429 Squadron. RCAF photo PL-28347 (ex UK-9005 dated 14 March 1944) shows S/L D.K. Kenney, DFC, AFC (left) with his mid-upper gunner, Flight Sergeant L. “Scotty” Murie of Cobourg following raid on Le Mans. // This officer has at all times displayed an utter disregard for his own safety in his efforts to reach and bomb his objective effectively. On one occasion, owing to damage sustained over Munich, he was forced to fly throughout the return journey through cloud, in which much icing was experienced. In spite of these difficulties Squadron Leader Kenney not only reached this country safely but made a successful landing at his own base. He has set a fine record on operations, which has done much to encourage younger captains. // KENNEY, S/L Delford Harold, DFC (C4801) - Air Force Cross - No.1664 Conversion Unit (AFRO gives unit as No.429 Squadron) - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 809/44 dated 14 April 1944. No citation in Canadian sources. Public Records Office Air 2/8959 has recommendation which also gives unit. // This officer carried out over 1,000 hours of instructional flying before coming to this country to carry out a tour of operations. Since joining the Conversion Unit his keenness and devotion to duty have inspired his comrades and his skilful instruction has been invaluable to the Unit in carrying out its training commitments. // KENNEY, S/L Delford Harold, DFC, AFC (C4801) - Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross - No.429 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1944 as per London Gazette dated 15 September 1944 and AFRO 2373/44 dated 3 November 1944. DHist file 181.009 D.5524 (RG.24 Vol.20667) has recommendation dated 6 June 1944 when he had flown 19 sorties (109 hours 45 minutes) on second tour; first tour had been 26 sorties (116 hours). // This officer has completed a large number of operational missions since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Throughout his flying career he has at all times displayed the greatest fortitude and courage in pressing home his attacks and has recently been employed as a most efficient flight and squadron commander. His courage and devotion to duty have been a very valuable asset to his squadron. // Public Record Office Air 2/9276 has recommendation drafted by W/C A.F. Avant on 6 June 1944. It stated he had flown 26 sorties (116 hours) on his first tour and 19 sorties (109 hours 45 minutes) on his second. It also noted he was a Flight Commander. // This officer is nearing the completion of his second tour of operations. Throughout his operations he has at all times displayed the greatest fortitude and courage in pressing home his attacks. He is a most efficient flight commander and for some time acted as Squadron Commander. His devotion to duty, determination and splendid operational record have been a most inspiring example to the rest of the squadron. I strongly recommend that he be awarded the Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross. // On 21 June 1944 the Group Captain in command of Station Leeming wrote: // Squadron Leader Kennedy [sic] has a keenness for operations which has inspired all crewsin his squadron. His work as Flight Commander and Acting Squadron Commander has demonstrated the value of his training and operational experience. Strongly recommended for Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross. // On 27 June 1944 Air Vice-Marshal C.M. McEwen, Air Officer Commanding, No.6 Group, noted: // This officer has displayed consistent courage, determination and devotion to duty which have been an inspiration to all. Concur and recommend a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross (Non-Immediate).

WILTON, P/O Arklos John (C48209) - Mention in Despatches - No.5 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 132/45 dated 26 January 1945. Born 24 June 1921. Home in Roland, Manitoba. Enlisted in Winnipeg, 6 August 1941 as Aero Engine Mechanic and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To No.3 ITS, 21 August 1941. To No.5 (BR) Squadron, 5 November 1941. Promoted AC1, 1 December 1941. Promoted LAC, 1 April 1942. Promoted Corporal, 1 March 1943. Promoted Sergeant, 1 April 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 January 1944. Promoted WO2, 1 April 1944. Commissioned 19 July 1944. To No.3 Operational Training Unit, 30 November 1944. Promoted Flying Officer, 19 January 1945.. To Test and Development Establishment, 18 March 1945. To No.5 Release Centre, 5 June 1945. Retired same date. Farmed after the war at Roland and Carman. Died in Carman, 2 December 2016. No citation.

CAMPBELL, S/L James Duncan Donald (C4841) - Mention in Despatches - Western Air Command Headquarters - Awarded 1 January 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in Victoria, 18 March 1908 (RCAF press release 4907 announcing award). Attended high school in Victoria and Cambridge University, England. Prewar career was as a partner in Haldance and Campbell, Barristers and Solicitors. Home in Vancouver; enlisted Victoria 12 April 1941. Commissioned in Administration Branch, 10 May 1941, To Western Air Command Headquarters, 15 June 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 September 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1945. To Release Centre, 11 August 1945. Retired 13 August 1945. This officer has been employed on personnel duties for the past two years. During this time he has worked most arduously and unselfishly. The ability and devotion to duty of this officer are praiseworthy.

MAWDESLEY, G/C Frederick Joseph (C49) - Air Force Cross - No.5 Bombing and Gunnery School - Award effective as of 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date, Canada Gazette dated 6 January 1945 and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born 11 March 1891 in Castle Caulfield, Tyrone, Ireland. Enlisted as Gunner, 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, 22 June 1915. Went overseas, 11 March 1916; to France, 14 July 1916 with Third Division Artillery Column. Served as Corporal and Acting Sergeant. Returned to Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot, England, 2 May 1917, for officer training. To 3rd Reserve Battalion, 1 September 1917; commissioned 2 September 1917. To 123rd Pioneer Battalion, 17 November 1917. To France, 28 November 1917. Returned to England, 20 May 1918. Seconded that date to RAF for training as Observer. Observer in the RAF; to No.1 School of Aeronautics and School of Aerial Gunnery, 15 June 1918. To Eastchurch, 22 June 1918. Gazetted as Observer, 1 August 1918. To France, 11 August 1918. To No,49 Squadron, 12 August 1918. Wounded in foot, 25 August 1918. Hospitalized, 28 August 1918; to No.1 School of Aeronautics, 28 October 1918. To No.1 T.W. School (whatever that is), 13 May 1919. Relinquished commission, same date. Demobilized from CEF, 23 December 1919. Had taken some courses with RAF, early 1919. Reported his flying as Observer to be ten hours on Avro 504K, 25 on Bristol Fighter, 225 on DH.9 and 20 on Handley-Page. Appointed Flying Officer (Observer), Canadian Air Force, 18 February 1920. To No.1 Wing, Camp Borden, 3 January 1921. On 17 August 1921 he is shown as Adjutant of No.1 Squadron, Camp Borden, and continued as such when it became Training Depot Station (October 1921). Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 September 1921. To Air Headquarters, 25 October 1922 (staff duty as assistant to Staff Officer Personnel and special duties relating to drafting of Pay and Allowance Regulations as well as King’s Regulations and Orders for the new RCAF . Commissioned in RCAF, 1 April 1924 in Ottawa. With F/L Higgins, told that he would have to learn to fly as condition of promotion. Posted from Air Headquarters to Camp Borden for flying training, 6 April 1924, reporting 7 April 1924. There was a lack of aircraft and in April he logged only 45 minutes dual. In May he got 4.40 dual (total 5.25). In August 1924 he got 4.50 dual (total 27.35) and 16.10 solo (total 18.40) but progress was slow. He made a cross-country flight of 69 miles on 25 September 1924, a landing test on 26 September, and a second cross-country flighy of 102 miles on 2 October. His height test was on 3 October 1924. On 16 October 1924 his instructor, F/L Brookes, reported that he had 34.20 dual and 43.15 solo; his approaches and landings were erratic and often dangerous. S/L Anderson doubted his ability to improve, and after some further instruction and a test by S/L Anderson, his flying was discontinued on 27 October 1924, pending further orders from Air Headquarters. He had not crashed or damaged any aircraft, During his time at Camp Borden he had lectured to Second Term pupils on Army Organization and to Third Term pupils on Air Force Law and Administration. Because of his keenness to fly and qualities in other respects, on 29 November 1924 the Director, RCAF (G.C J.S. Scott) authorized Mawdesley to receive three more hours of instruction with an instructor of his choice. He went on leave, 4 December 1924 to 11 January 1925, and on his return to RCAF duty, R.S. Grandy took over Mawdesley’s instruction. Between 13 January and 11 February 1925, Mawdesley flew 3.55 dual and 1.05 solo (total 41.05 dual and 45.20 spread over nine months and 29 days since 7 April 1924. Grandy reported that he had passed some tests (height, landing, cross-country, turns, figures of eight, stalling, side-slipping and forced landings), leaving tests in passenger carrying, cloud and rough weather flying, use of vacuum controls and compass test still to be done. The forced landing test had been passed in the period. He still lacked judgement in distance but later improved. He showed outstanding keenness for flying but little natural flying ability. He was over-confident. Grandy recommended that he be given two hours dual and two hours solo to allow him to finish the course. Air Headquarters agreed. On 25 March 1925, Grandy reported that Mawdesley had completed all tests for his flying badge (total 43.55 dual and 48.30 solo on Avro 504K). He was authorized to wear wings as of 25 March 1925. Posted to Vancouver, 14 July 1925, for seaplane training and subsequently serving there with No.1 Squadron to 15 May 1926 (much work at Prince Rupert). Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 25 January 1926. To Winnipeg, 15 May1926 and service at No.1 Wing. On command to RAF Pilotage Course, Calshot, England, 15 December 1926 to 29 May 1927. While there he flew 107 hours, mostly on Southampton flying boats with a little time on Fairey IIID (18 January to 18 May 1927) . To Winnipeg Air Station, 1 July 1927. On command from Winnipeg to Headquarters, 26 November 1927, and to Camp Borden, 1 December 1927 to 3 March 1928. To Air Headquarters, 4 March 1928 to 11 April 1928. Assumed temporary command of Winnipeg Air Station (vice Stevenson), 15 December 1928. Relinquished command of Winnipeg Air Station, 5 February 1929 (to Anderson). From Winnipeg Air Station to Civil Government Air Operations Branch, Ottawa, 12 December 1929. To be Superintendent of Personnel, CGAO, 1 March 1930. On command to No.2 General Purpose Detachment, 3 July 1930. From CGAO HQ to Camp Borden, 15 August 1931. On command from Camp Borden to Ottawa Air Station, for duty with Belle Isle Detachment, 25 July 1932. On exchange from Camp Borden to RAF, 23 March 1933 (No.210 Squadron, Pembroke Dock). Ceases that and transferred from Courses Abroad to No.4 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Vancouver, 8 May 1935. Promoted Squadron Leader, 8 September 1936. While with No,4 (FB) Squadron he made a mercy flight in Fairchild 633 to transport injured employee of Consolidated Mining and Smelting from Anyox to Prince Rupert (15 December 1937), while in Temporary Duty at Prince Rupert. Also in 1937 he flew the Governor-General (Lord Tweedsmuir) in British Columbia during his visit to that province. Posted from Vancouver to Trenton, 23 February 1938. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, 1 October 1939. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 January 1940. Posted to Trenton, 24 March 1940 to command School of Administration. To No.1 Training Command Headquarters, 16 May 1941. To Western Air Command Headquarters, 25 November 1941 (Staff Officer Training in December 1942). Promoted Group Captain, 1 May 1943 and posted to No.5 BGS, Dafoe that date. Left No.5 BGS, Dafoe, 10 January 1945. Retired 7 July 1945. As of 8 January 1945 he had accumulated 5,269 hours flying (Hitchins cards). See also Jack Hunter, “Mawdie”, Journal of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, Volume 33, No.2 (Summer 1995). This officer, as commanding officer of a Bombing and Gunnery School, by his energy and good leadership, has brought the functioning of this station to a high level of efficiency. Throughout a long flying career he has made an excellent record as a pilot and instructor and has at all times taken a keen and active interest in the progress and welfare of those undergoing flying training. By his personal example of leadership, ability and devotion to duty he has set a high standard for all officers to follow. NOTES: R.A. Logan recounted, “When the time came that observers had to learn to fly, Mawdesley had a very hard time. Grandy proved to be the only one who could teach him to fly. Eventually, to everybody’s relief and amazement, Mawdesley received his pilot’s wings. Grandy received the OBE.” It is little known that this officer, a notorious “character” in RCAF lore, was recommended for the Trans-Canada Trophy (McKee) Trophy by S/L N.R. Anderson, Commanding Officer, Station Winnipeg. The letter in question, dated 18 January 1930, was from Anderson to the Department of National Defence (RCAF file 821-4, Volume 2, National Archives of Canada, RG.24 Volume 17795). It is desired to draw your attention to the following facts concerning an officer of this Station who is considered fully qualified, on account of the specially meritorious work performed by him in 1929, to receive the award of the Trans-Canada Trophy. Flight Lieutenant F.J. Mawdesley, a Permanent Officer of the RCAF, Commanding Cormorant Lake Base of the Winnipeg Air Station, performed continuous excellent service as a pilot during the year 1929. His efforts were instrumental in proving the exceptional merit and usefulness of the air service afforded Canada in general and Dominion Government in particular by the Directorate of Civil Government Air Operations. His flying time for the year will probably not compare favourably with that of some Commercial Pilots, whose long continuous air journeys soon pile up flying hours. Nevertheless, Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley’s flying time for March 12th to December 12th, 1929, amounted to 533 hours, and included no less than 566 landings, many of which were carried out under difficult and trying conditions. On one suppression flight carried out on May 10th, this officer made no less than eleven landings to disembark fire fighters at forest fires. On March 28th this officer carried out a detection patrol to Island, God’s and Oxford Lakes from Cormorant Lake, landing at the Settlements on each lake. He discovered that there had been considerable sickness at the Settlements, resulting in about 22 deaths at Island Lake and six deaths at God’s Lake during February 1929. On the return journey he reported these facts to the Indian Agent at Norway House, and on March 31st he again flew to Island and God’s Lake carrying with him the Indian Agent, Doctor and RCMP Constable from Norway House. The Indian Agent sent the following message at the conclusion of the flight: “Appreciate prompt manner in which plane responded to request for flight to Island and God’s Lake. Reports of recent deaths, sickness and destitution necessitated immediate action. Alternative transport by dog train considered hazardous at present and would have subjected al concerned to serious delay. Special flight enabled me to make immediate arrangements for relief of distress occasioned by deaths, opportunity to conduct inquiries. The Doctor was also essential for teeth extraction and provision of medicine.” A message received from the Bishop of Keewatin on May 2, 1929, requested a special flight from Cormorant Lake to York Factory on the Hudson’s Bay, for the purpose of carrying a Doctor and two nurses in to Archdeacon Faries, who was seriously ill with typhoid fever. His wife was breaking down under the strain and required assistance of two nurses. At daybreak on the 3rd May Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley got off from Cormorant Lake in Fairchild XT with a Doctor and two nursing sisters from The Pas, and a mechanic. They reached York Factory at 2.15 in the afternoon. The ice on Hudson’s Bay in front of the Post was very rough, but Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley landed the Fairchild without damage. Shortly after arrival a terrific gale and snow storm came on which piled the snow in enormous drifts around the aircraft as high as the wings, and prevented the departure for Cormorant Lake for three days. At 6.50 a.m. on May 6th, the Pilot after skilful manoeuvring between the drifts finally got the aeroplane off and reached Cormorant Lake at 12.25 p.m., bringing the Doctor and mechanic out with him. The Bishop of Keewatin said, “We appreciate the fine service rendered by your Cormorant Lake Sub-Station, which evidently was the means of saving the life of a valuable Missionary.” This Flight was carried out at a time when the Commercial Aviation Companies operating in the vicinity had removed their aircraft from the ice to await the Spring break-up. During the period March 12th to May 11th, 1929, when the ice was still on the lakes around Cormorant this Pilot dealt with eleven forest fires for the Forest Service, transporting fire hose, fire pumps, fire fighters and supplies to fires, which could not be reached quickly enough, and in some cases not at all, by any other means of transportation. From May 6th to May 11th the fire hazard was very bad. At this time of year the snow had disappeared and the sun is strong enough to dry out the moss and undergrowth of the forest before the leaves come on. Unobserved fires, which may have been smoldering in the muskeg all winter log break out at this time of the year and spread to the adjoining coniferous forest, doing great damage. The streams are free of ice, but the lakes are only free along the shore line and travel across country by other means than air is impossible. Under such conditions Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley changed his Fairchild from skis to wheels and continued to land fire fighters and fire fighting equipment on the ice in the centre of the lakes, sending them ashore across the intervening water space in a collapsible canoe, which he carried in the aircraft. This action enabled the Forest Service to deal with fires until the ice in the centre of the lake became too soft to operate aircraft any longer. His work for the Forest Service at the dangerous fire hazard period, just before break-up, was exceptionally commendable, and proved of great assistance in controlling the fire situation in the Cormorant Lake District at the most difficult time of the year. A transportation aircraft was prepared to take a Government Survey party into Pukkatawagan from Cormorant Lake, but during the preliminary test flight the propellor was badly damaged owing to the radiator filler cap working loose and falling onto the airscrew. The nearest spare airscrew available was at Berens River, but the only means of sending it to Cormorant Lake by ground transportation, which consisted of boat to Selkirk and then rail to Cormorant Lake, would take a week at least and greatly retard the Survey party. Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley flew his large Varuna Flying Boat to Berens River, a distance of 200 miles, lashed the large four-bladed airscrew to the centre section on top of the flying boat hull and flew back to Cormorant Lake. Within two hours of arrival at the base the new airscrew had been tested and the Survey Party were away by air to Pukkatawagan. The above are just a few instances taken from the continuous excellent work of Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley during the year 1929. He has flown through storm and smoke and darkness in carrying out the work of his Sub-Station. He has flown as much as eight hours in one day and afterwards worked long into the night attending to administrative details at his Unit. He has demonstrated to officials of Government Departments in a remarkable manner the great assistance which air transportation can be to them in their work, when arranged for and supplied by a well organized, well equipped and efficient Air Service like the Directorate of Civil Government Air Operations. He has proven that there is no other manner in which the Government of the Country can win and hold the gratitude, admiration and loyalty of the people in outlying Settlements of Canada more quickly than by keeping Government aircraft available to supply their needs in time of distress and sickness. It is considered that Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley has done more in a practical way to further the cause of sound, sane, sensible aviation in the Dominion of Canada during 1929 than any other Pilot, and is respectfully recommended for the award of the Trans-Canada Trophy. On 15 January 1935, while on attachment to No.205 (Flying Boat) Squadron, he departed Pembroke Dock in Singapore III K3594, one of four aircraft bound for Singapore. Aircraft held up by weather, but on resuming flight, one (K3595) crashed into a mountainside near Messina, killing eight service personnel and one civilian passenger. Mawdesley’s flight was uneventful. His crew on this occasion was F/O H.J.L. Hawkins, Sergeant Pilot R. Rudd, and Leading Aircraftmen A. Cargill, N. Young, and H.T. Baker and A. Mullinger. His passenger at departure was a civilian, R..J. Penn (technical officer) who transferred to K3595 and was killed in the crash of that aircraft. See Aeroplane, 17 January 1935 and subsequent. When recommended for AFC he had flown 5,174 hours (check figure) to date, 1,115 hours as instructor.

CRICK, P/O William Charles Kingsley (C49637) - Air Force Cross - No.3 OTU - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 3 November 1921 (RCAF press release announcing award). Educated there and at Surrey, B.C. Enlisted in Vancouver, 17 January 1942 as aero engine mechanic. To No.3 Manning Depot on enlistment. To Technical Training School, St. Thomas, 17 February 1942. Promoted AC1, 6 June 1942. To No.3 Repair Depot, 10 June 1942. Promoted LAC, 6 September 1942. To Alliford Bay, 28 December 1942. Promoted Corporal and posted to Tofino, 1 March 1943. To No.147 (BR) Squadron, 29 July 1943. To No.9 BGS, 31 August 1943. To No.3 Repair Depot, 30 October 1943. To No.3 OTU, 5 November 1943. Promoted Sergeant, 14 December 1943. Classified as Flight Engineer (Special), 1 January 1944. To Patricia Bay, date uncertain. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 14 July 1944. Commissioned 5 September 1944. To Moncton, 10 February 1945. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, Bournemouth, 24 February 1945. Repatriated to Canada, 17 January 1946. Released 27 March 1946. Upon returning to civilian life he worked at the Canadian Forest Products mill in New Westminster, becoming General Superintendent until his retirement. Died in Langley, British Columbia, 14 February 2009. As of award had flown 794 hours Award presented 6 May 1950. Pilot Officer Crick has completed 794 hours flying as a staff flight engineer in the conversion flight of No.3 Operational Training Unit since November 1943. Almost all of this time has been on day and night circuits with pupil pilots undergoing their first seaplane training and represents a considerable nervous strain. Pilot Officer Crick has never flagged in his enthusiasm for this arduous duty and has set a valuable example to his fellows. The devotion to duty and ability he has shown over a lengthy period has been most commendable.