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Lancaster ND845 MG-C 7 Sqn
Date : 20 mai 1944 Mission : Bombardement d’installations ferroviaires au Mans (72)
Décollage : Oakington à 22:22
Causes de la perte : Abattu par la Flak
Lieu de la perte : Le Mans (72)

Sqn Ldr John BAKER Nav RAFVR 120393 KIA   Inhumé au Mans (72)
Wg Cdr James Fraser BARRON Pil RNZAF 401749 KIA   Inhumé au Mans (72)
Sqn Ldr Philip Robert COLDWELL Nav RAFVR 137578 KIA  
Inhumé au Mans (72)
WO Joseph LAMONBY AG RAFVR 947546 MIA Runnymede memorial
Plt Off Albert PRICE AB RAF 54651 MIA Runnymede memorial
Fg Off Jack William WALTERS WOP AG RNZAF 404106 MIA Runnymede memorial
Fg Off Robert Lorne WEATHERAIL AG RCAF J/18150 KIA
FS Derek William WOOD FE RAFVR 963941 MIA Inhumé au Mans (72)
Distinguished Service Order.
Acting FIight Lieutenant James Fraser BARRON, D.F.C., D F.M. (N.Z.401749), Royal New Zealand Air Force, No. 7 Squadron.
One night in February, 1943, this officer was the captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Cologne. When nearing the target area his air­craft was held in a cone of searchlights and subjected to heavy fire from the ground defences. Despite this, Flight Lieutenant Barron remained on his course, defying an intense and concentrated barrage and pressed home a successful attack on his second run over the target. This officer displayed exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty, setting an example of the highest order.
SECOND SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 2nd, of MARCH, 1943
Distinguished Service Order.
Acting Flight Lieutenant Phillip Robert COLDWELL, D.F.M. (137578) Royal Air Force Volunteer Re­serve, No. 7 Squadron.
Flight Lieutenant Coldwell has Completed a large number of sorties, many of them to far distant targets in Germany and often against heavy opposi­tion. He is a navigator of exceptional ability and his work, carefully planned and brilliantly executed, has been reflected in the repeated successes obtained. Flight Lieutenant Coldwell is a most valuable member of the squadron and his praiseworthy qualities have set a high standard.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 21st of SEPTEMBER, 1943
Distinguished Service Order.
Acting Squadron Leader John BAKER, D.F.C. (120393), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron.
This officer has participated in a very large number of sorties, involving attacks on a wide range of well defended enemy targets. He is a fear­less and devoted member of aircraft crew, whose determination to bomb his targets accurately has won him great success. In the air and on the ground his conduct has been exemplary and he has set the finest example of devotion to duty, never sparing himself in his efforts to strike at the enemy at every opportunity.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 6th of JUNE, 1944
Bar to Distinguished Service Order.
Acting Wing Commander James Fraser BARRON, D.S.O., D.F.C., D.F.M. (N.Z.401749), Royal New Zealand Air Force, No. 7 Squadron.
One night in May, 1944, this officer partici­pated in an attack on an airfield at Nantes. By his appreciation of the responsibilities entrusted to him and the skill and precision with which he executed his attack, Wing Commander Barron con­tributed in a large measure to the success achieved. Since being awarded the Distinguished Service Order this officer has taken part in many attacks on dangerous and difficult targets. He is an outstand­ing captain whose example of skill, bravery and deterrmnation has impressed all.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 13th of JUNE, 1944