| Whirlwind P7063 SF- |
137 Sqn |
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| Date | : |
18 mai 1943 |
Mission | : | Attaque de navires vers Gravelines |
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| Décollage | : | Manston à 01:10 |
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| Causes de la perte | : |
Par radio à 01:32 indique qu’il va effectué une seconde attaque |
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| Lieu de la perte | : |
en mer |
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Fg Off | Edward Lancelot | MUSGRAVE |
Pil | RAAF | 403528 | KIA |
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Distinguished Flying Cross.
Flying Officer Edward Lancelot MUSGRAVE (Aus.4O3528), Royal Australian Air Force, No. 137 Squadron.
This officer has taken part in a large number of operational missions. In attacks on the enemy’s communications in Northern France and Belgium he has damaged 7 locomotives. One night in February, 1943, he took off to search for a large merchant vessel, escorted by 5 armed ships, reported in the Channel. Although the night was very dark, Flying Officer Musgrave sighted the vessels sailing close in to shore south of Boulogne. Skilfully approaching the merchant vessel he flew in to attack but was frustrated by heavy fire from the coastal defences. Despite this, Flying Officer Musgrave persisted and, after diving through the searchlights from the shore he attacked his objective, releasing his bombs from a low level. Although his aircraft was damaged by opposing fire from the ships, he flew it safely to base. Flying Officer Musgrave displayed great courage, skill and determination in the execution of his task.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO The London Gazette Of TUESDAY, the 9th of MARCH, 1943
