| Lancaster LL801 LS-J | 15 Sqn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date : | 27 avril 1944 | Mission : | Friedrichshafen (All.) | ||||||||||||||||
| Décollage : | Mildenhall à 21:44 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte : | Abattu par la chasse de nuit | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lieu de la perte : | Schoenau (67) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Sgt | Alfred | BEAZLEY-LONG | RAFVR | 1805067 | POW | |||||||||||||
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FS | Wilbert | CULLY | RAFVR | 1348049 | KIA | |||||||||||||
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Sgt | John Gordon | EASTMAN | RAFVR | 1586348 | KIA | |||||||||||||
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FS | Arthur | MATHEWS | RAFVR | 1387793 | KIA | |||||||||||||
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FS | George | MEAD | RAFVR | 1388193 | POW | |||||||||||||
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Flt Lt | Leonard Alfred | MILLER | RAFVR | 169725 | EVA |  |
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Sgt | Robert | WATSON | RAFVR | 1822226 | KIA | |||||||||||||
Distinguished Flying Cross
Pilot Officer Leonard Alfred MILLER (169725), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 15 Squadron.
This officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin one night in January, 1944. Early on the outward flight some important equipment became unserviceable. Nevertheless, Pilot Officer Miller continued to the target and successfully bombed it. Soon afterwards, the aircraft was intercepted by 2 fighters which attacked simultaneously. In the ensuing flight, Pilot Officer Miller manoeuvred with great skill to assist his gunners, who shot down one of the attackers. The bomber has been repeatedly hit, however, and sustained much damage. In spite of this, Pilot Officer Miller flew the aircraft to base. This officer displayed great skill, courage and determination throughout.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 18th of FEBRUARY, 1944.