https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1364/22857/PLawsonHA16010020.1.jpg 1549be3edee32cd691d916ed0666a0b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lawson, Harold. Album Description An account of the resource 20 items. Album containing photographs and documents relating to Homer Lawson's service in the UK and India. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-11-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Lawson, HA Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document D.F.C. FOR BROUGHTON OFFICER “Gallantry and Devotion to Duty in Air Operations” TAKEN PART IN FORTY OPERATIONAL FLIGHTS The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to Pilot Officer Harol Arthur Lawson of the Royal Air Force, for “gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of at operations” He is the son of Mr. and Mrs A. W, Lawson, who reside in Earl Street, Broughton. The citation states: Throughout an exacting tour of duty, this officer has displayed exceptional ability as a navigator and cool courage in the face of the enemy. On four occasions his aircraft has be engaged by enemy fighters, and in the ensuing air combats three hostile aircraft have been destroyed. Pilot Officer Lawson’s technical skill has played no part in the success attained by his crew, and has enabled his captain to secure many excellent photographs of the aiming point.” Pilot Officer Lawson, who is twenty-three years of age, joined the Royal Air Force in March 1942. He won his navigator’s “wing” on 1943, and was granted a commission this year. He has taken part in forty operational flights. Educated at Greclan Street Boys School, Broughton and the Salford Grammar School, he attended the Church of the Ascension, Broughton. In civil life he was employed by Messer. Acme Welders, Ltd,. Manchester. [Page Break] The two gunners in a Halifax shared in the destruction of a Junkers 88. They both opened fire when the enemy was sighted at 600 yards range, and they kept their fingers on the gun-buttons while the fighter closed in to 450 yards. Then the Junkers burst into flames and was seen to hit the ground. It had not been able to fire a shot. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Homer Lawson DFC Newspaper Cutting Description An account of the resource Two newspaper cuttings from a photo album. Item 1 is a cutting that describes the award of a DFC to Homer Lawson. Item 2 is a cutting that describes the shooting down of a Ju-88 by Homer Lawson's Halifax. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Two newspaper cuttings on an album page Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PLawsonHA16010020 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Salford (Greater Manchester) England--Lancashire Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Claire Monk aircrew Distinguished Flying Cross Halifax Ju 88 navigator