Thread: Bennett's Staff

Indeed. We are humble in your presence!

Originally Posted by Kyt

Thought I'd try one from the bottom of the list.

John Cecil MACGOWN (72766).

MEDICAL BRANCH.
The undermentioned is granted commission in the ranks stated. 23rd May 1939:
Flight Lieutenant John Cecil MACGOWN, M.D., Ch.B

S/L 16 December 1941

Mentioned in Despatches 2nd June 1944
Acting Wing Commander J. C. MACGOWN (72766), R.A.F.V.R.

Distinguished Flying Cross. 6th June, 1944
Acting Wing Commander John Cecil MACGOWN (72766), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. (8 Group HQ)

Relinquished commission 10th Feb. 1954:
Squadron Leaders, retaining the rank of Wing Commander J. C. MACGOWN, D.F.C., M.D., Ch.B. (72766).

“Doc” MacGown’s 110 year old widow – “the oldest woman in Scotland” - died in Scotland about three weeks ago.

I'm next.

I have 202 Aussies who died in the RAF..................

and I want to know...............

Originally Posted by Kyt

I do believe I've finished the list!!

Belated congratulations Kyt.

I have found this picture of Group Doctor Wing Commander John McGown who was mentioned earlier in this thread.

From left to right are, McGown, Group Captain Searby, and Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Trenchard.

Originally Posted by David Layne

Belated congratulations Kyt.

Boy ! that is belated David !!

I take it you're still looking for your Pathfinders ... after seeing you post a picture of Searby !! .......

found this one though it's well-known ..... it shows 'Honest John', Group Captain John Searby of 83 Squadron with five of his crew who led the famous Pennemunde Raid in August 1943. Searby ( 3rd from right ), who passed away in the 1980s, was one of the most famous Pathfinders. On Searby's left is his bomb aimer, George Ross DFC, who died over Berlin a short while after the photo was taken.