Distinguished Flying Cross | |||||
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Sqn Ldr | Arjan Singh 1577 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 02 Jun 44 | |
Details : | This officer completed very many operational missions, involving flights over difficult country, often in bad weather. He has displayed outstanding leadership, great skill and courage, qualities which have been reflected in the high morale and efficiency of the squadron which has won much sucess. | ||||
Reference: | London Gazette 36542 dated 2 June 44, Page 2534 | ||||
Distinguished Flying Cross | |||||
Fg Offr | David Gordon Bhore 1637 GD(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 01 Aug 44 | |
Details : | This officer has completed many sorties, achieving some excellent photographic work. On two occasions he has been forced to return to base through attacks by enemy fighters, but immediately the enemy had been driven off he returned to complete his operation. Throughout all his operations he has shown great determination to get through to his target and owing to his thoroughness, has brought back valuable information for the army units. Notes: Public Record Office Air 2/9633 has citation drafted when he had flown 113 sorties (151 operational hours) as pilot.
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Reference: | London Gazette published on the 11 August 1944 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) | ||||
Distinguished Flying Cross | |||||
Flt Lt | Jagdish Chandra Verma 1646 GD(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 01 Aug 44 | |
Details : | During a short period, this officer has completed a large number of operational missions, showing great courage and coolness. On one occasion his aircraft was badly damaged by enemy machine gun fire. Flying Officer Varma displayed outstanding skill and presence of mind in flying the aircraft safely to base. In February 1944, he was engaged in combat with two enemy fighters and attacked them successfully, damaging one and causing the other to break off the attack. He has always shown a keen desire to engage the enemy and has set a fine example to other officers. Notes: Public Record Office Air 2/9633 has citation drafted when he had flown 109 sorties (133 operational hours) as a pilot. | ||||
Reference: | London Gazette published on the 11 August 1944 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) | ||||