Noted contributors to the Allied Air Forces

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Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafford_Leigh-Mallory

[Kyt]

Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard - "Father" of the Royal Air Force

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Trenchard

[Kyt]

Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding - "Battle of Britain" maestro

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Do..._Baron_Dowding

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Basil Edward Embry, GCB, KBE, DSO & Three Bars

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_Embry

Citation for the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order

Wing Commander Basil Edward EMBRY, D.S.O., A.F.C. (09252).

In April, 1940, Wing Commander Embry led a squadron of twelve aircraft in an attack on Stavanger aerodrome and seaplane base. He successfully completed his task and returned to his base, with the whole squadron, despite the failure of one of his engines before he reached his objective. Again, two days later, he led his squadron in another attack on Stavanger, which was also a success, and very valuable photographs were taken. During this flight he suffered from frostbite. The satisfactory results achieved were due, primarily, to the courage, determination and fine leadership of this officer.

(London Gazette – 30 April 1940)

Citation for the award of the 2nd Bar to the Distinguished Service Order

Wing Commander Basil Edward EMBRY, D.S.O., A.F.C. (09252).

During the operations over the Low Countries and France, Wing Commander Embry continued to display an extremely high standard of leadership and resolution in carrying out all the tasks allotted to his squadron, raising its morale, to a high level and setting an example to the other squadrons in his group. He has shown a high sense of duty and determination.

(London Gazette – 20 Aug 1940)

Citation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

“Acting Air Vice-Marshal Basil Edward EMBRY, C.B., D.S.O., A.F.C., R.A.F.

On three occasions within recent months, Air Vice-Marshal Embry took part in air attacks on Gestapo headquarters. The targets were at Aathus, Copenhagen and Odense respectively. In the first operation complete surprise was achieved and the attack proved highly successful. At Copenhagen -the operation was also well executed, and success obtained. At Odense, the target was cleverly camouflaged; making the task on hand even more difficult. In spite of this, several runs were made over the target, which was finally attacked with great precision. In these hazardous missions, Air Vice-Marshal Embry pressed home his attacks with a skill and gallantry in keeping with his outstanding reputation.!

(London Gazette – 22 Jun 1945)

http://www.rafweb.org/Biographies/Embry.htm

[Kyt]

John Randall Daniel 'Bob' Braham DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Two Bars, AFC - most decorated airman of the RAF

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Braham

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http://www.defence.gov.au/raaf/history/williams.htm

Sir Richard Williams RAAF.jpg

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A Founding father of the independent USAF.

In February 1943, Lieutenant General Andrews became the commander of all United States forces in the European Theater of Operations. In his memoirs, Gen Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, commander of the Army Air Forces in World War II, expressed the belief that Andrews would have been given the command of the Allied invasion of Europe-the position that eventually went to Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower.


http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/fmandrew.htm

Lt Gen Frank Andrews US Army.jpg

[David Layne]

Gus Walker

http://www.rafweb.org/Biographies/Walker_G.htm

Attached is a Christmas Card signed by Gus Walker.

[spidge]

Originally Posted by spidge

Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafford_Leigh-Mallory

This is where Sir Trafford, his wife and crew are buried.

MalloryBurial2.jpg

Allemont Web.jpg

Isere Le Riviere Allemont 403555 Casey_JA.JPG

Another small cemetery where a RAAF officer is buried is the.............. Allemont (Le Rivier) Communal Cemetery in Isere, France. Sir Trafford Leigh Leigh-Mallory, his wife and crew of that ill-fated flight are buried here.

Flight Lieutenant Casey (RAAF) was attached to the Air Ministry Unit.

A more idyllic setting for a cemetery I could not imagine.

CWGC :: Cemetery Details
Franciscan Easter 2005
Story down the page on left by the nephew of Mallory.

NoNameRankServiceRegimentDate Of DeathAgeGrave/Memorial Ref.
1 LANCASTER, CHARLES GORDON DRAKE, C G D Squadron Leader ( Pilot 75989Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve14/11/1944 32 Centre Plot. Row 1. Grave 4.
2 LEIGH-MALLORY, Sir TRAFFORD LEIGH, T L Air Chief Marshal
Royal Air Force14/11/1944 52 Centre Plot. Row 1. Grave 2.
1 BURGESS, JOHN ELLIS MORTON, J E M Corporal 523400Royal Air Force14/11/1944 Unknown Plot. Row 1. Grave 5.
2 BURNETT, JOHN CHALMERS, J C Leading Aircraftman 967906Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve14/11/1944 Unknown Centre Plot. Row 1. Grave 3.
3 CASEY, JOHN AUSTRAL, J A Flight Lieutenant 403555Royal Australian Air Force14/11/1944 29 Plot. Row 2. Grave 3.
4 CHANDLER, HAROLD JOHN, H J Sergeant 1618502Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve14/11/1944 42 Centre Plot. Row 1. Grave 6.
5 CHINN, PETER, P Flight Lieutenant 107984Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve14/11/1944 20 Plot. Row 2. Grave
1 ENSER, ALFRED JOHN, A J Flying Officer ( Flt. Engr. 169052Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve14/11/1944 29 Centre Plot. Row 2. Grave 2.
1 MOORING, KEITH ALAN, K A Flight Lieutenant ( Nav. 126892Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve14/11/1944 24 Centre Plot. Row 1. Grave 7.