Distinguished Flying Cross (UK) Recipients A

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October 30th, 2016

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Distinguished Flying Cross / Recipients A

Below you can find the the recipients for the Distinguished Flying Cross, with names beginning with the letter A. The list is not yet complete. Additions are always welcome. Any addition should be accompanied with sufficient proof.

Distinguished Flying Cross
Abbott, Geoffrey Grainger (Australian)	No image available	June 30th, 1944; Flying Officer, No. 467 (RAAF) Squadron, RAF "Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. (Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3090)
Adams, Reginald	No image available	June 30th, 1944; Flying Officer, No. 617 Squadron, RAF "Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. (Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3089)
Ainsworth, Sydney (656882/145844) (? - October 21st, 1978)		June 13th, 1944; Flying Officer, No. 692 Squadron Citation: "One night in May, 1944, several crews of Mosquito aircraft were detailed for a difficult and dangerous mine-laying mission. The operation called for the highest standard of skill and accuracy. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, balloon defences and .considerable searchlight activity the attack was pressed home with great precision from low level. That complete success was achieved in spite of such hazards is a high tribute to the calm courage and iron determination shown by the following officers who participated in various capacities as leaders and members of aircraft crew." (Source: The London Gazette, Issue 36560, Page 2815/2816) (Image source: Tom MacNeill)
Ames, Kenneth Robert	No image available	June 30th, 1944; Acting Flight Lieutenant, No. 630 Squadron, RAF "Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. (Bar to the DFC, Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3089)
Angell, Gerald Ellis Lintot (Canadian)	No image available	June 30th, 1944; Warrant Officer, No. 77 Squadron, RAF "Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. (Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3091)
Armstrong, Frederick Finlay (J87608) (Collingwood/Ontario/Canada, 1918 - Owen Sound/Ontario/Canada, November 4th, 1997)		July 17th, 1945; Flight Lieutenant, No. 76 Squadron, RAF "Flight Lieutenant Armstrong as captain of a heavy bomber has completed 39 operations against Germany and enemy occupied territory. He has attacked such heavily defended targets as Magdeburg, Essen, Duisburg and Hanover, and has at all times shown determination and resource. His skill and courage has won great praise and his example has greatly inspired his crew." (Source: The London Gazette, Issue 37182, Page 3686) (Image: Paul Armstrong)
Arnfield, Stanley John		June 30th, 1944; Flight Lieutenant, No. 166 Squadron, RAF "Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. (Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3089) (Image: Battle of Britain London Monument / Simon Muggleton)
Ashley, Edward	No image available	June 30th, 1944; Acting Flight Lieutenant, No. 138 Squadron, RAF "Received in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. (Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1944, dated 30th June 1944, Issue 36589, Page 3089)

Text: Wilco Vermeer
Images: Wilco Vermeer collections (unless stated otherwhise)
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