ENGAGED TWO ENEMY ’PLANES
D.F.C. For Christchurch Pilot British Official Wireless (Rec. January 21, 6.30 p.m.) RUGBY, January 20. The King has approved the following awards to two members of the Air Force for gallantry in flying operations against the enemy. Pilot Officer G. W. F. Carey of Christchurch, New Zealand, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Leading Aircraftsman R. A. Crumpton, awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Pilot Officer Carey and Leading Aircraftsman Crumpton were respectiveily pilot and air gunner of one of three aircraft carrying out a patrol over the North Sea in January when two enemy aircraft were encountered. Pilot Officer Carey opened fire at very close range and succeeded in driving the first enemy aircraft into the sea in flames. He then engaged the second enemy aircraft until he exhausted his front gun ammunition. By skilful manoeuvring he enabled his gunner to bring his rear gun into action at point blank range. Considerable damage was inflicted on the enemy. The skill and coolness displayed by the gunner in the manipulation of his gun played a large part in bringing the combat to a successful conclusion.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21558, 22 January 1940, Page 7
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187ENGAGED TWO ENEMY ’PLANES Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21558, 22 January 1940, Page 7
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