| Lancaster L7546 EM-G |
207 Sqdn |
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| Date | : | 07 novembre 1942 |
Mission | : | Gênes (Italie) |
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| Décollage | : | Langar à 18:01 | |||||||||||||||||
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Champignol-lez-Mondeville (10) | |||||||||||||||||
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Sgt | William Alfred Henry | BALL |
FE | RAF | 523218 | KIA |
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Sgt | John Henry | LOVELL |
AB | RAAF | 408145 | KIA |
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FS | Charles Woodrow Wilson | PECK |
AG | RCAF | R/100368 | KIA |
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FS | Arthur John | PERRIN |
WOP AG | RAFVR | 1258979 | KIA |
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FS | William James | ROSE |
Nav | RAFVR | 778285 | KIA |
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FS | Robert Peter | STRAIN |
WOP AG | RCAF | R/92290 | KIA |
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Plt Off | Ronald Sydney | WILSON | Pil | RAFVR | 135004 | KIA | |
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Distinguished Flying Medal
778285 Flight Sergeant William James ROSE, No. 207 Squadron.
1271000 Sergeant Ronald Sydney WILSON, No. 207 Squadron.
Aus.408145 Sergeant John Henry LOVELL, Royal Australian Air Force, No. 207 Squadron.
1258979 Sergeant Arthur John PERRIN, No. 207 Squadron.
CAN./R.i00368 Flight Sergeant Charles Woodrow Wilson PECK, Royal Canadian Air Force, No. 207 Squadron.
As navigator, pilot, wireless operator/air gunner and rear gunner respectively, these airmen flew in an aircraft which took part in an attack on Le Creusot on i7th October, 1942. Shortly after taking off, engine trouble developed. Despite great efforts, Sergeant Wilson was unable to continue his mission and course was set for base. Near to the French eoast, whilst flying at only 40 feet above the sea, the aircraft was attacked by three enemy float planes. In the face of a trying situation Sergeant Wilson displayed fine airmanship and, splendidly supported by his gunners whose skill destroyed two of them and drove off the third, he eventually flew the aircraft back to an aerodrome in this country. During the combat Flight Sergeant Rose coolly continued his duties and his subsequent navigation was of the greatest assistance to his pilot. Throughout, this crew displayed great courage, high skill and perfect teamwork.
SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO The London Gazette Of TUESDAY, the 17th of NOVEMBER, 1942