| Lancaster PB675 GT-C | 156 Sqn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date : | 17 décembre 1944 | Mission : | Ulm (All.) | ||||||||||||||||
| Décollage : | Upwood à | ||||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte : | Heurt avec un autre appareil (probablement le Lancaster PB633 GT-C du 156 Squadron) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lieu de la perte : | Vienne-la-Ville (51) | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Flt Lt | Lindsay Northcote Beavis | CANN | Pil | RAFVR | 136936 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| Plt Off | Raymond Victor | FISHER | Nav | RAFVR | 187033 | KIA |  | |||||||||||
| Fg Off | Joseph William | HENNESSY | Nav | RAFVR | 165194 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| FS | Derek Stanley | LOWE | AG | RAFVR | 1583613 | KIA | ||||||||||||
 | WO | Joseph | LYONS | WOP AG | RAFVR | 1089359 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| FS | Joseph Lauret Roland | REMILLARD | AG | RCAF | R/171252 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| Fg Off | Bernard John | WISBY | FE | RAFVR | 175235 | KIA | ||||||||||||
Distinguished Flying Medal.
1602488 Sergeant Raymond Victor FISHER, R.A.F.V.R., 156 Sqn.
This officer and airman were pilot and navigator of an aircraft detailed ior an attack on an oil refinery at Sterkrade one day in October, 1944. In the run-in the aircraft was heavily engaged .by anti-aircraft fire. A shell exploded near .the bomber and fragments smashed through the pilot’s windscreen. Flying Officer Cann was struck in the arm and shoulder. Although bleeding profusely he continued his run. Not until the target had’been bombed did he seek assistance. Sergeant Fisher promptly dressed his captain’s wounds and applied a tourniquet to his arm. He then removed his almost fainting comrade from the pilot’s seat, took over the controls and afterwards flew the aircraft back to this country. When nearing base, Flying Officer Cann, although very weak irom the loss of blood, took over the controls nad executed a perfect landing on the airfield. This officer set a fine example of courage and fortitude. Sergeant Fisher also proved himself to be a valiant and resourceful member of aircraft crew and proved a tower of strength in a difficult situation.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO The LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 28th of NOVEMBER, 1944