D.F.C. AWARDS
New Zealand Pilots
(Received March 8, 12.5 a.m.) LONDON, March 7
The following New Zealand members of the R.A.F. have been awarded the D.F.C.:
Wing-Commander Samuel Charles Elworthy, A.F.C. The Citation says that he has proved himself an operational pilot of outstanding ability. He has completed numerous missions, setting a fine example of courage and dogged determination to reach the target under any conditions. Pilot Officer Allan Bridson, who has participated in ten operational missions. On one occasion be was compelled to abandon his mission because of engine trouble, but, returning, attacked an alternative target and then brought back the plane to the English coast on one engine, where the crew abandoned the plane when the remaining engine failed. He has shown great keenness and carried out his tasks with courage and skill. Pilot Officer Peter Bet-tley Robinson, who has carried out numerous operational night flights, acting as captain on 17 occasions. Operations included successful attacks on oilworks at Wesseling, an aerodrome at Bordeaux, and shipyards at Stettin. Throughout he has displayed skill and devotion to duty.
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Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 139, 8 March 1941, Page 12
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