| Lancaster JB653 MG-R |
7 Sqn |
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| Date : | 20 mai 1944 |
Mission : | Bombardement d’installations ferroviaires au Mans (72) |
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| Décollage : | Oakington à 22:23 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte : | Abattu par la Flak |
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| Lieu de la perte : | 1 Km N-E de l’aéroport du Mans (72) |
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Sqn Ldr | John Mervyn | DENNIS | Pil | RAF | 41783 | KIA |   |
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Flt Lt | Ronald James | HEWETT | Nav | RAFVR | 109307 | KIA |  |
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WO | Reginald Thomas | HUNT | WOP | RAFVR | 1319408 | MIA | Runnymede Memorial | |||||||||||
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Sgt | Peter Joseph John | KOFOED | FE | RAFVR | 1640191 | KIA | ||||||||||||
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FS | Alfred George | LAWRENCE | AG | RAFVR | 1319292 | KIA | ||||||||||||
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Flt Lt | William Ford Watson | PORTEOUS | AB | RAFVR | 171282 | KIA |  |
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Sgt | Leonard | TIMMINS | AG | RAFVR | 1896307 | KIA | ||||||||||||
Distinguished Flying Medal.
655125 Flight Sergeant Bernard Nicholas MULHOLLAND, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 7 Squadron.
984913 Flight Sergeant William Ford Watson PORTEOUS, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 7 Squadron.
This officer and airmen were pilot, Mid-upper gunner and air bomber respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Hanover one night in September, 1943. On the run up to the target the bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Four members of the crew were wounded and much essential equipment was rendered unserviceable. In spite of this, Flying Officer Wilson resolutely held to his course, enabling Flight Sergeant Porteous to execute a successful bombing attack. On leaving the target, the bomber was intercepted by a fighter which attacked with great persistence. Nevertheless, Flying Officer Wilson succeeded in evading the fighter, being greatly assisted by Flight Sergeant Mulholland who kept his captain fully informed of the attackers movements. On the return flight. Flight Sergeant Porteous assumed the duties of navigator and executed his task with skill. These members of aircraft crew displayed great courage, skill and tenacity in the most trying circumstances.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT OF THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 2nd of November, 1943.
Distinguished Service Order.
Acting Flight Lieutenant William Ford Watson PORTEOUS, D.F.M. (171282), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 7 Squadron.
This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, many of them demanding a high degree of skill and resolution. On 3 occasions recently, Flight Lieutenant Porteous has participated in attacks on railway junctions and the success achieved is a fine tribute to the accuracy of his bombing. He is a devoted member of aircraft crew and his achievements have won the greatest praise.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT OF THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 30th of MAY, 1944.
Distinguished Service Order.
Acting Squadron Leader John Mervyn DENNIS, D.F.C. (41783), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 7 Squadron.
One night in May, 1944, this officer captained one of a .formation of aircraft detailed to attack the railway junction at Chambly. In the operation, Squadron Leader Dennis displayed notable skill and, regardless of the enemy’s defences, pressed home his attack with. great accuracy. His brilliant work was a prominent factor in the great success achieved. This officer has taken part in a very large number of sorties . and has set a rare example of skill, courage and .devotion to duty.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT OF THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 13th of JUNE, 1944.