A fine Distinguished Flying Cross group of 5 with log book, paperwork, badges and full history of operations over Germany, to 178478 Pilot Officer Noel Truman, Flight Engineer with No.625 Squadron, RAFVR, see history

A fine Distinguished Flying Cross group of 5 with log book, paperwork, badges and full history of operations over Germany, to 178478 Pilot Officer Noel Truman, Flight Engineer with No.625 Squadron, RAFVR

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Nottingham Journal November 18th 1944.

The D.F.C. has also been awarded to Pilot-Officer Noel Truman, R.A.F.V.R., No. 625 Squadron, whose home is at Nottingham, where he was born in 1923.

Pilot-Officer Truman, who was educated at Cottesmore School, served in the ranks before being commissioned in 1944.

This officer, the citation states, completed an operational tour of outstanding merit.

During March, 1944, his aircraft was detailed to attack a target at Stuttgart.

It was intercepted by a Messerschmitt 410, which was attacked, severely damaged and probably destroyed.

The fine fighting spirit, determination and devotion to duty of Pilot-Officer Truman have largely contributed to the many successes achieved by his crew.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HONOURS AND AWARDS•

NON IMEDIATE.

Christian Names: Noel.

Surname: TRUMAN.

Rank: Pilot Officer.

Official Number: 178478.

Unit: 625 Squadron, R.A.F.

Command or Group : No. 1 Group.

Total hours flan on Operations: 176.

Humber of Sorties... 30 and 2 thirds.

Total hours flown on Operations since receipt of previous award. N/A.

Number of sorties since receipt of previous award. N/A.

Recognition for which recommended. D.F.C.

Appointment held.. Flight Engineer.

Particulars of meritorious service for which recommendation is made; -

Pilot Officer TRUMAN is the Flight Engineer in a most gallant Lancaster aircrew and has now completed his tour of operations, consisting of 30 and 2 third sorties and 176 hours operational flying, and has consistently shown the highest qualities of skill and devotion to duty.

He has participated in attacks on many of the most strongly defended targets

in GERMANY including COLOGNE, ESSIN, DUSSELDORF, FRANKFURT, STUTTGART and KARISRUHE.

His skill in the handling of the engines and in all the duties assigned to a Flight Engineer have proved of the greatest assistance to his Captain and the other members of the crew with whom he has completed a most successful tour.

On the night of March 15th 1944 when attacking STUTTGART, the aircraft was intercepted by an M.E. 410 which was damaged and probably destroyed by the guns of the aircraft, and the skill and co-operation of Pilot Officer TRUMAN helped materially in making the work of his Captain as easy as possible; and so probably destroying the enemy aircraft.

This Officer has at all times shown a fine offensive spirit and devotion to duty and for the successes he has achieved I strongly recommend him for an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Wing Commander, Commanding No.625 Squadron, R.A.F.

16.8.44

REMARKS BY STATION COMMANDER

Throughout an operational tour of outstanding merit, this Officer has proved himself to be a most valuable member of a very gallant crew. His willing co-operation has largely contributed to the success of many operational sorties. For his fine record of courage and devotion to duty, he is strongly recommended for an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Date:- 16•9•44

Group Captain, Commanding R.A.F. station, KELSTERN.

REMARKS BY BASE COMMANDER.

This Officer has been Flight Engineer to an exceptionally fine crew which has done superlative work in the Special Duties Flight and in 625 Squadron. His exceptional skill and gallantry in the air well merit the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for which he is strongly recommended.

17.8.440

Air Commodore, Commanding No.12 Base, R.A.F.

REMARKS BY AIR OFFICER COMMANDING

Strongly recommended for the Non-Immediate award of the D.F.C.