A post-war Bill Stowe receives a 400 Sq. badge from S/L Ettles,
while Ettles received command of 400 Sq.
A post-war Bill Stowe receives a 400 Sq. badge from S/L Ettles,
while Ettles received command of 400 Sq.
_________________________________________________ STOWE, F/L William North (J10643) - Distinguished
Flying Cross - No.130 Sq. This officer has completed numerous sorties during his tour of operational duty. On one occasion recently his aircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire and he was forced to make a crash landing in advance of our forward troops. Flight Lieutenant Stowe made his way successfully to our lines and within a few days he was again engaged in operational flying. This officer has destroyed at least three enemy aircraft and in addition destroyed and damaged more than 180 enemy transport vehicles including trains, barges, tugs and mechanical transport. He has served with outstanding success as a flight commander. _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Victories Include :
_________________________________________________ --- Canadian Aces --- _______________________________________________ |
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these pages I use info from the Air force Association of Canada's web site
in Hugh Halliday's excellent Honors & Awards section,
Newspaper articles via the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC)
as well as other sources both published and private
