Flight Lieutenant Osborn commenced his tour on September 10th, 1944 by doing a trip to Calais. On this first effort he brought his aircraft back to base on two and one-half engines. As gaggle leader on a daylight trip to Cologne on March 2nd, 1945, he again lost an engine in the target area and returned to base on three engines. At all times during his tour of 36 trips this pilot has shown a high degree of courage, initiative and keenness. He has led his crew in bombing such difficult targets as Dresden, Munich and Nuremburg. This pilot's standard of crew captaincy has been exceptional. For fine record on operation, his coolness, skill and leadership this officer merits the award on a non-immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.

This officer has taken part in many operational sorties including two over Berlin. He is a rear gunner who possesses great courage and skill. He took part in a daylight attack on the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gnneisenau and although repeatedly attacked, skilful evasive tactics were made possible by the excellent running commentary he gave to his pilot, Throughout he has shown exceptional skill and devotion to duty.

Flying Officer Paton has taken part in numerous attacks on major targets in Germany. When returning from his first operational sortie his aircraft was forced down onto the North Sea and it was sometime before a rescue could be effected. This harrowing experience, however, did not diminish his enthusiasm for operational flying. An excellent navigator, his outstanding skill and leadership have done much to increase the operational efficiency of the less experienced navigators in the squadron.

Squadron Leader Pattison has at all times shown great zeal for offensive operations. As a flight commander his enthusiastic application of fine airmanship and operational knowledge have been instrumental in raising the standard of aircrews. On one occasion he brought his aircraft 120 miles across the North Sea on one engine and made a perfect landing. Squadron Leader Pattison's courage and devotion to duty have been an example to all members of his squadron. NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9604 has recommendation dated 22 September 1942 when he had flown 33 sorties (157 hours 15 minutes). During his tour Squadron Leader Pattison has displayed at all times unusual zeal for offensive operations. The determination he has shown, and the conscientious way in which he has executed his duties, has been a fine example for all members of the squadron. As a Flight Commander his enthusiastic application of fine airmanship and operational knowledge has been instrumental in raising the standard of aircrews. On one occasion he brought his aircraft some 120 miles across the North Sea on one engine and made a perfect wheels down landing without further damage to his aircraft. For this he received a commendation. It is my opinion that the fine example this officer has set to other crews in the squadron, combined with the courage and devotion to duty he has shown personally, warrants official recognition.

Wing Commander Pattison, now on his second tour of operational duty, has a long and distinguished record of operational flying. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross he has completed many further sorties, all of which have been against important and strongly defended German targets. An excellent squadron commander, he has always set a splendid example of determination and skill coupled with a fine fighting spirit.

This officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed for a minelaying mission one night in March 1944. On the outward flight one engine caught fire and had to be put out of action. Some height was lost but Pilot Officer Peck continued to the target to complete his task. On the return flight a second engine became useless. Height could not be maintained but Pilot Officer Peck brought the aircraft down onto the water successfully. All the crew got safely aboard the dinghy and were rescued some three hours later. On this, his first sortie as a captain, this officer displayed inspiring leadership, great determination and devotion to duty.

This officer has displayed high powers of leadership, great skill and determination, qualities which have contributed in a large measure to the high standard of operational efficiency of the squadron he commands. Wing Commander Pleasance has taken part in very many sorties, including a number of mine-laying missions which he has completed with great success. His example has proved most inspiring.

Pilot Officer Prentice has successfully completed 27 night operations against the enemy, including seven against the main German targets. He has shown exceptional qualities of leadership and has proved to be a cool, efficient Air Bomber and has always done all in his power to press home his attack irrespective of enemy opposition. He has an exceptional knowledge of his trade and is always ready to give any assistance possible to anyone who requires it. On several occasions, when his aircraft has been badly damaged by flak, he remained calmly at his post and assisted very greatly in bringing his aircraft back to this country. Up to the present he has secured nine photographs plotted within the target area. I consider that this officer's continuous gallantry, coolness and high courage, with the fine example he has shown, fully merits the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

This Wireless Operator has finished 32 operational trips and has proved himself to be a courageous and efficient Wireless Operator. On numerous occasions he has shown splendid qualities of self-sacrifice and devotion to duty. I consider that Pilot Officer Quigg's selfless devotion to duty and his operational record fully merits the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

This officer has completed a large number of operational missions. His work has always been of a very high standard and his reliability has been a source of confidence to the other members of his crew. On his first sortie to Wesseling, Pilot Officer Ritchie pressed home his attack and bombed the target despite the attacks of a Junkers 88 and heavy anti-aircraft fire. On another occasion he attacked Bottrop in daylight in the face of heavy ground defences although his aircraft had been damaged. He has at all times shown outstanding enthusiasm for operations.

This officer has completed two tours consisting of 49 sorties, both tours being over Europe, and he made many attacks against Germany's most heavily defended areas. Flight Lieutenant Roberts has always done a good job and I consider that his steadfast devotion to duty and his consistent eagerness through two tours merits the award of the Non-Immediate D.F.C.

Flying Officer Robinson has completed two tours of operations, the first with Coastal Command and the second with Bomber Command. This officer has shown great keenness to operate and has at all times proved himself to be a most capable and trustworthy Wireless Operator. His fine offensive spirit, coupled with his reliability, has been an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. I consider the outstanding devotion to duty shown by this officer fully merits the award of the non-immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.

On this officer's first sortie (Berlin) on 28th December 1943, his aircraft was attacked by an enemy aircraft, but due to his skilful instructions to the pilot this enemy aircraft was successfully evaded. Again, when gardening in the Baltic on 23rd April 1944, his aircraft was attacked by a single engine enemy aircraft, and again he was successful in outmaneouvering the enemy aircraft. On a third occasion, i.e. when detailed to attack Versailles on the night of 10th June, 1944, his aircraft was once again attacked by enemy aircraft, but in this case, also, his cool and skilful instructions resulted in his aircraft outmaneouvering the enemy aircraft. This officer, towards the end of his tour, flew with several skippers and each has remarked upon his exceptional skill and coolness on operations. This gunner has completed 34 sorties, some of which have been Berlin (2), Stettin (2), Bremen, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Bochum, and Bottrop. I consider the unswerving devotion to duty and courage shown by this officer fully merits the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross

This Gunner has completed a tour of 29 sorties, 11 of which were daylight, against most of the heavily defended targets in Germany. On many occasions Pilot Officer Ronnebeck's experience and attention to duty have resulted in the carrying out of a large number of successful operations against the enemy. It is considered that Pilot Officer Ronnebeck's consistent spirit of leadership and courageous devotion to duty fully merits the award of the D.F.C. (Non-Immediate).

Pilot Officer Roper has completed a tour of 31 operational sorties as a Flight Engineer. His pilot and section leader have always spoken of him as a skilful and courageous engineer who carried on cheerfully under very trying circumstances. Pilot Officer Roper participated on operations as a spare on very short notice without the least sign of complaint and he has proved to be an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. In recognition of this officer's cheerful attitude towards operations and a job well done, I strongly recommend he be awarded the Non-Immediate D.F.C.

Flight Lieutenant Rotstein has completed 31 trips as Navigator on heavy bombers in a most praiseworthy and commendable fashion. His coolness and courage, coupled with his meticulous work carried out even under the most adverse circumstances, have safely brought his aircraft back from such targets as Hanover, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Aachen and Berlin. On at least three occasions he was faced [sic, forced], through the loss of other aids, to navigate deep into enemy territory solely on Astro. Flight Lieutenant Rotstein's skill and determination on operations, coupled with his cheerful helping of junior crews, have done much to boost the efficiency and morale of the squadron. He is deserving of the highest praise...

Warrant Officer Ruddy has completed a tour of operational duty during which he has attacked most of the major targets in Germany. On one occasion when returning from an attack against Berlin his aircraft was forced down onto the sea and he spent ten days adrift in a dinghy. Undaunted by this hazardous experience, he resumed operational flying with undiminished enthusiasm. This Warrant Officer has at all times displayed a fine fighting spirit and by his outstanding courage and devotion to duty he has set an inspiring example to the other members of his squadron.

This officer has displayed a high degree of courage and determination in air operations. He is a most keen and devoted crew member whose navigational ability has played a good part in the success of many missions in which he has taken part. On one occasion in September 1944, Pilot Officer Sanders took part in an attack on Bottrop. Whilst over the target the aircraft was extensively damaged but the bombing run was completed. The aircraft became very difficult to control and some height was lost. Nevertheless, Pilot Officer Sanders navigated the badly damaged bomber to an airfield near the English coast with great accuracy. NOTE: DHist file 181.009 D.1634 (National Archives RG.24 Volume 20604) has recommendation for immediate award dated 26 October 1944 when he had flown 17 sorties (100 hours five minutes), 18 July to 4 October 1944. Pilot Officer Sanders has completed 17 day and night sorties against the enemy and has invariably shown great enthusiasm for operational flying. On no fewer than ten attacks his aircraft has been badly damaged by enemy action but his enthusiasm to operate remains undiminished. During a daylight attack on Bottrop on September 27th, 1944, his aircraft was very badly damaged by flak while doing an orbit of the target. The port inner engine was rendered unserviceable, the port outer engine was set on fire and had to be feathered, the hydraulic system was rendered unserviceable and the rudder controls were damaged to such an extent that two crew members had to assist the pilot to hold the aircraft in steady flight. The bombing run was completed and course set for this country. Shortly after setting course from the target, the starboard inner engine most more than 50 percent power as a result of damaged received and it was decided to fly direct to an emergency field in East Anglia. Height was being rapidly lost by Pilot Officer Sanders' navigation was of such a high standard that the aircraft crossed the English coast right in line with the emergency runway with just sufficient height to spare to allow for landing. Pilot Officer Sanders' coolness and the extreme accuracy of his navigation were, to a great extent, responsible for the safe arrival of his aircraft in this country. I consider the devotion to duty, and the extremely accurate navigation carried out by this officer under the most trying conditions, fully merits the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

This officer has set a fine example of skill, determination and devotion to duty throughout a tour on which he has attacked many distant and strongly defended targets. On one occasion whilst over Germany his aircraft was extensively damaged by machine gun fire from a fighter. The fuselage was riddled by bullets, the bomb doors were shot away and the windscreen was shattered. Although subjected to bitter cold, Pilot Officer Scade flew the damaged aircraft to base. His achievement in the face of extreme difficulty merited high praise.

During the seven months Warrant Officer Scott was on strength of this squadron, he has completed 31 operations against the enemy and has succeeded in obtaining 17 photographs plotted within 1/2 mile of the actual aiming point. He has invariably shown great coolness and dogged determination in all his sorties and his conduct has been an inspiration to the members of his section. He has invariably shown great keenness to attack the enemy and has rendered great service in the training of junior Air Bombers. I consider Warrant Officer Scott's courage and the great determination he has shown fully merit the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

This officer has completed two tours of operations totalling 53 sorties. The majority of his attacks were made against the most heavily defended targets in Germany. Throughout his two tours this officer has shown a steadfast devotion to duty...

Pilot Officer Sherk, as captain of aircraft, was detailed to attack Cologne in February 1943. When about 70 miles short of the target the port engine failed. This officer, with great determination, pressed on, however, and successfully completed his mission. On all his operational sorties this officer has displayed the same fine fighting spirit and his determination and courage have been a source of inspiration to the whole squadron.

This officer has taken part in numerous operations against the enemy and has always shown a very high standard of navigational skill. On several occasions his efficiency has resulted in mines being laid in the correct positions and at the correct time. On one sortie the two port engines of his aircraft failed and a crash landing had to be made. Flying Officer Siddall received severe injuries but this did not deter him from recommencing operations as soon as possible. This officer's high courage and determination have been of great assistance to the navigation section of his squadron.

In air operations this officer has displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty of a high order.

This officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. NOTE: DHist file 181.009 D.1941 (RG.24 Vol.20612) has recommendation by W/C M.E. Ferguson dated 22 May 1945 when he had flown 30 sorties (208 hours 40 minutes), 4 October 1944 to 25 March 1945. Pilot Officer Smith has completed a tour of 30 operational sorties against Germany's most heavily defended areas. He is an exceptional Flight Engineer and has at all times throughout his tour shown a high degree of skill and courage and has flown as spare Engineer on numerous occasions with the greatest eagerness. I consider that this officer's conscientious and undaunted spirit whilst on operations fully merits the award of the non-immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.

This officer has a splendid operational record. He has completed a large number of sorties including attacks on Essen, Kiel and targets in the Ruhr. Throughout all his missions he has shown great determination, and his cheerful confidence has had an excellent influence on all younger members of aircraft crew. Squadron Leader Snider's organizing ability, together with his determination and courage, have been a valuable asset to the squadron

Flying Officer Speight has successfully attacked 36 targets during a very successful tour of operations. The high state of efficiency of his crew and their enthusiasm to operate can be traced primarily to this officer's fine leadership and crew captaincy. Flying Officer Speight has invariably shown great determination to press home his attacks to the best advantage and his cool courage and efficiency have inspired all who came in contact with him. I consider the devotion to duty and undaunted resolution of this most efficient officer fully merits the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

This officer has completed a large number of sorties and has displayed commendable courage and devotion to duty throughout. He is a navigator of high merit whose ability has been an important factor in the successes obtained. His conduct has at all times been exemplary.

This officer has completed 33 bombing operations and throughout his tour has invariably shown great coolness in action and unlimited determination to press home his attack to the best advantage. While over heavily defended German targets, he has invariably insisted on a steady and accurate bombing run, even through his aircraft has been coned and receiving the attention of heavy and predicted flak. On precision targets his bombing has been extremely accurate and he has obtained no fewer than ten photographs plotted within 400 yards of the aiming point. Flying Officer Steele's desire for extreme accuracy when bombing has been most inspiring and the devotion to duty he has shown in my opinion fully merits to non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Flying Officer Swenerton has completed a tour of 28 night operations against the enemy [Sea Search on 23 June 1943 and recalled mission of 22 February 1944 are clearly subtracted]. Throughout his tour of operations he invariably showed remarkable calmness and coolness. Although he thoroughly understood his work, he was invariably searching for ways to improve his knowledge and efficiency. With his devotion to duty and his exceptional knowledge, he was of invaluable help to his captain and crew and constantly instructed his pilot, irrespective of defences, to press home his bombing runs in the most effective manner. During his operational tour, he secured no less than eleven plotted photographs within the target area. I consider that this officer's continuous gallantry, his constant determination to press home his attack to the best advantage and the high example he has shown fully merits the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.