BRAVERY IN THE AIR
Bars To Distinguished Flying Crosses AWARD TO NEW ZEALANDERS
Details from a notice regarding the award of a bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross to Flight Lieutenant Alan Christopher Deere. Wanganui, have been received by Air Headquarters, Wellington. Flight Lieutenant Deere was awarded the D.F.C. in June and the bar 'in August, being the first New Zealander>■ to achieve this distinction during the present war. A second New Zealander to receive a bar to his D.F.C. is Flying Officer Brian John George Carbury, Wellington, the award being announced a few days ago. The notice concerning Flight Lieutenant Deere states: ‘•Since the outbreak of war (to August. 1940), this officer has personally destroyed 11, and probably one other enemy aircraft, and has assisted in the destruction of two more. In addition to the skill and gallantry he has shown in leading his flight, and in many instances his squadron, Flight Lieutenant Deere has displayed conspicuous bravery and determination in pressing home his attacks against superior numbers of enemy aircraft, often pursuing them across the Channel in order to shoot them down. As a leader, he has shown outstanding dash and determination.” ‘ ■
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Camp News (Northern Command), Volume 1, Issue 28, 8 November 1940, Page 3
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