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Edward Charles Crocker Tomkins

Wing Commander · 39910 · United Kingdom

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 20 March 1942

One night in March, 1942, Squadron Leader Tomkins, as senior captain of aircraft, participated in a successful attack on Palermo. He spent a considerable time over the harbour, in th~e face of intense anti-aircraft fire, before making his attack. He succeeded in setting a large enemy merchant vessel on fire, thereby assisting other aircraft in locating the target area in subsequent attacks. As a result of the operation, 2 enemy vessels of 6,000 tons were sunk and one 9,ooo-ton vessel was severely damaged. Considerable damage was also caused to harbour installations. The successes achieved were largely due to Squadron Leader Tomkins's courage and determination.