Extract from the London Gazette

Extract from the London Gazette

Describing operations under fire and return in a damaged aircraft leading to award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

1943-10-05

One typed sheet

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[underlined] EXTRACT FROM LONDON GAZETTE DATED 5 OCTOBER 1943 [/underlined]

THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations:

[underlined] Distinguished Flying Cross [/underlined]

[underlined] Flight Lieutenant George Albert James FRAZER-HOLLINS (127338) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 101 Squadron [/underlined]

One night in August this officer was pilot of an aircraft which attacked Milan. During the return flight the bomber was attacked by two enemy night fighters but by skilful manoeuvring Flight Lieutenant Frazer-Hollins enabled his rear gunner to destroy one of the fighters. On a later occasion, when approaching to attack a target at Munich Flight Lieutenant Frazer-Hollin’s aircraft was attacked by a fighter and sustained severe damage, both the port engines being put out of action. Although the bomber lost some height, this officer regained control and flew on to bomb his objective. Shortly after leaving the target area, the port inner engine was re-started and the aircraft was flown safely to this country. Flight Lieutenant Frazer-Hollins has displayed commendable courage and great flying skill.