Four newspaper cuttings

Four newspaper cuttings

Top left - shows Lancaster with Zola nose art and crew standing in front. Account of permission to use artwork for nose art and mention of operations.
Top right - Taunton officer wins DFC. Awarded to Squadron Leader Denis Clyde-Smith. Citation mentions attacked by Me 110 and manoeuvred to allow both his gunners to engage.
Bottom left (or left middle) - The Times 10 February 1943 writes of Squadron Leader D Clyde-Smith DFC having completes a large number of sorties on 9 Squadron. Displayed great courage and set inspiring example.
Bottom right - Taunton pilot awarded DSO. Mentions award to Squadron Leader Dennis [sic] Clyde Smith for continuing to attack target despite defences. Mentions attacks on Italian targets.
Two versions with slightly different layout.

1941-07-05

1943-02-10

Four newspaper cuttings

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