59 – Maubeuge

Lancaster W4787 PM-

103 Sqn

Date : 21 décembre 1942
Mission : Munich (All.)
Décollage :
Elsham Wolds à 17:28
Causes de la perte :
Lieu de la perte : Ferme du Moulin à Vent à Solre-le-Château (59)
Royaume-Uni
Sgt Peter Laird DONALD Nav RAFVR 1219684 KIA
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Sgt Frank John FISHER FE RAF 577301 KIA
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Sgt Gordon Thomas HAWKINS Nav RAF 655684 KIA
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Sgt Edward Jack SMITH AG RAFVR 1213633 KIA
Australie
Flt Lt John Colin McIntosh ROSE Pil RAAF 401249 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
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FS William Edward RYAN WOP AG RAFVR 985591 KIA
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Sgt Frederick TRIMMER AG RAFVR 1393247 KIA
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Flying Officer John Colin Mclntosh ROSE (Aus. 401249), Royal Australian Air Force, No. 103 Squadron.
This captain of aircraft has taken part in many operational sorties and has shown courage and determination to press home his attacks regardless of the difficulties and opposition encountered. On one occasion, when over enemy territory, his air­craft was attacked by a Junkers 88. By skilful tactics he evaded the attacked, at the same time manœuvring his aircraft to enable his gunners to fire and severely damage the enemy aircraft. On two other occasions he has flown his aircraft back to home base and successfully landed with 1 engine out of action. Flying Officer Rose’s fine fighting spirit and personal example have been a constant source of inspiration to all his squadron.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 10th of NOVEMBER 1942