Da Vies
· 85937 · United Kingdom
- Fate
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Biography
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Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 18 September 1942
This officer has participated in sorties over enemy occupied territory as well as in several attacks on shipping. On one occasion, in March, 1942, he led a formation as escort to a force of bombers detailed to attack the aerodrome at Abbeville. Some 30 enemy fighters attempted to intercept.the bombers but their efforts were frustrated. Squadron Leader Davies, displaying extremely skilful leadership, contributed materially to the success achieved. In the combined operations at Dieppe on i gth August, 1942, his fine qualities were well to the fore. Squadron Leader Davies has destroyed at least 2 enemy aircraft.