Three More Pilots Get Flying Cross
LONDON, November 28,
The Air Ministry announces that His Majesty has approved of three further awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross to pilots. Squadron-Leader Phillip Harwell has been awarded the decoration for his high standard of gallantry and leadership in leading six aircraft in an attack on nine enemy bombers which were approaching a convoy in the North Sea, resulting in the destruction of at least six, and probably seven of the enemy aircraft.
Flight-Lieutenant Patrick Gifford, of the Auxiliary Air Force, received the award for leading his section twice to the attack of enemy bombers with such skill, daring and determination as to destroy the enemy on each occasion.
This airman is believed to have brought down the first enemy air-
craft of the war.
Flight-Lieutenant Geo. Pinkerton is decorated for his skill and initiative in leading a patrol into the clouds, pursuing enemy bombers, and bringing his guns to bear at 50 yards distance, causing the enemy to crash into the sea.
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Northern Advocate, 30 November 1939, Page 6
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