80 – Coulonvillers

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Lancaster LL853 WS-W 9 Sqn
Date :  25 juin 1944
 Mission :  Bombardement d’un site de V1 à Prouville (80)
    Décollage :
 Bardney à 22:51
      
    Causes de la perte :
 Abattu par un chasseur de nuit
    Lieu de la perte :
 Coulonvillers (80)
      
Royaume-Uni Sgt Stanley James ABBOTT AG RAFVR 1880551 KIA  
Royaume-Uni WO Richard William AGG WOP AG RAFVR 1260468 KIA  
Plt Off Herbert BLAYDES Nav RCAF J/88416 KIA  
Royaume-Uni FS Norman Wells BROWN AB RAFVR 1323802 KIA  
Royaume-Uni Sgt David Arthur Keith DAVISON FE RAFVR 1891953 KIA  
Royaume-Uni Sgt Henry GARRATT AG RAFVR 1591218 POW  
Royaume-Uni FS John Edward HALSHAW Pil RAFVR 1450069 KIA  
Royaume-Uni Sgt William WILSON   RAFVR 533348 POW  
Distinguished Flying Medal
1260468, Sergeant Richard William AGG, No, 214 Squadron,
1357708, Sergeant John McGOWN, No. 214 Squadron
One night in July 1942, Warrant Officer Johnson and Sergeant Agg and McGown were captain and air gunners respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack Saarbrucken. Before the target was reached, the aircraft was engaged by a Messerschmitt 110. Sergeant Agg and McGown met several attacks with resolute fire and succeeded in destroying the attacker. The skilful airmanship of Warrant Officer Johnson contributed materially to this success. On another occasion in August, 1942, this air crew were detailed to attack Nuremberg. On the outward flight, whilst still a considerable distance from the target, their aircraft was intercepted by an enemy fighter. Skilful manoeuvring by Warrant Officer Johnson enabled his gunners to deliver their fire from a favourable position and destroy the attacker. Despite damage sustained to his aircraft, Warrant Officer Johnson continued his mission, located his target and bombed it. These airmen have displayed praiseworthy determination to achieve their purpose
SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 25th of SEPTEMBER, 1942.