| Spitfire MJ824 |
127 Wing |
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| Date : | 13 juin 1944 |
Mission : | Participe à une patrouille du 416 Squadron dans le secteur Cherbourg / Caen |
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| Décollage : | ALG B2 Bazenville (14) à 16:45 |
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| Causes de la perte : | Collision avec le Spitfire NH415 du 421 Squadron |
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| Lieu de la perte : |
Bénouville (14) |
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Wg Cdr |
Lloyd Vernon |
CHADBURN | RCAF |
J/2976 | KIA |     |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross Acting Squadron Leader Lloyd Vernon CHADBURN (CAN/J.2976), RoyaJ_Canadian Air Force, No. 416 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron. This officer has led his squadron with great skill. During the combined operations at Dieppe on August 19th, 1942, the squadron destroyed 3 enemy aircraft, probably destroyed 1 and damaged 7 others without loss to themselves. This achievement reflects the greatest credit on this officer’s excellent leadership and he has inspired confidence in those under his command. He has personally destroyed 1 enemy “E” boat, and has probably destroyed a Junkers 88 and damaged other enemy ships and aircraft. SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 18th of SEPTEMBER, 1942. |
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| Distinguished Service Order Acting Wing Commander Lloyd Vernon CHADBURN, D.F.C. (CAN/j2976), Royal Canadian Air Force. Wing Commander Chadburn has led formations on very many sorties during which 16 enemy ircraft have been destroyed, 6 of them by this officer. In addition, 3 E boats have been success fully attacked. Wing Commander Chadburn has displayed exceptional leadership and great skill, while his fine fighting spirit has set a most inspiring example. THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 3rd of SEPTEMBER, 1943. |
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| Bar to Distinguished Service Order. Acting Wing Commander Lloyd Vernun CHADBURN, D.S.O., D.F.C. (CAN/J.2976), Royal Canadian Air Force. This officer has displayed outstanding leadership, great tactical skill and courage. Since being awarded the Distinguished Service Order he has led his formations in a large number of sorties during which 23 enemy aircraft have been destroyed and many others damaged, Wing Commander Chadburn shot down 6 of this total him self. Much of the great success achieved CAN be attributed to this officer’s sterling qualities. THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 11th of JANUARY, 1944. |
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