_________________________________________________ Air Ministry, 2nd December 1941, ROYAL AIR FORCE The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: Distinguished Flying CrossPilot Officer Henry Patrick LARDNER-BURKE (87449), RAFVR, No. 126 Squadron. In November 1941, this officer was the pilot of one of 4 aircraft which engaged a force of 18 hostile aircraft over Malta and destroyed 3 and seriously damaged 2 of the enemy's aircraft. During the combat Pilot Officer Lardner-Burke, who destroyed 1 of the enemy's aircraft, was wounded in the chest and his aircraft was badly damaged. Despite this, he skillfully evaded his opponents and made a safe landing on the aerodrome; he then collapsed. Throughout the engagement, this officer displayed leadership and courage of a high order. He has destroyed 5 enemy aircraft over Malta. _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ Air Ministry, 9th February 1945, ROYAL AIR FORCE The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: Bar to Distinguished Flying CrossActing S/L Henry Patrick LARDNER-BURKE, D.F.C. (87449), RAFVR, 1 Sqn. This officer continues to display a high degree of courage and resolution in his attacks on the enemy. Recently, he has led the squadron on many missions in the Ruhr area and throughout has displayed great skill and tenacity. Squadron Leader Lardner-Burke has destroyed seven enemy aircraft in air fighting. He has also most effectively attacked enemy targets on the ground. _________________________________________________ Victories :
7.5 / 0 / 1 _________________________________________________ --- South African Aces --- _______________________________________________ |
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