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| Name: |
Austin, John Beech |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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BIOGRAPHY:
Service number 104448.
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Acting Flight Lieutenant
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Unit:
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138 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Awarded on:
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July 9th, 1943
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Action:
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Citation:
"Since the award of the DFC, Flt. Lt. Austin has completed numerous operations. On one occasion, while he was still several hundred miles from base, his aircraft developed trouble with its flaps which caused it to become practically out of control. After a considerable effort, FIt. Lt. Austin was able to regain control, and by his determination and skill he eventually flew back to base. In May, 1943, this officer again returned to this country safely, although his aircraft had been severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire and one engine was not functioning."
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Details:
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Second DFC awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
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VLIEGERKRUIS (VK)
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Rank:
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Squadron Leader
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Unit:
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R.A.F.V.R.
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Awarded on:
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July 3rd, 1945
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Details:
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Royal decree no.27
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