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Butler Clayton

· 37624 · United Kingdom

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 7 May 1940

In April, 1940, this officer was the leader of a sub-formation undertaking bombing operations against Stavanger aerodrome. He pressed home his attack at a low altitude in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire and attacks by enemy fighters and succeeded in dropping his bombs among a number of German aircraft. On the return flight he was attacked by a Messerschmitt fighter for sixty-five minutes -and it was only by his determination,, skill and courage that he managed to bring his aircraft safely to his base. Flight Lieutenant Clayton has done magnificent work since the outbreak of the war and his leadership and courage have always been of the highest order. Awarded the.