Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 625 Squadron, Royal Air Force (No. 625 Squadron, Royal Air Force)

Awarded on:

February 11th, 1944

Recommendation:
"Squadron Leader Day has attacked targets in Germany and Italy including Nuremberg and Turin with consistent success and perserverance. In July 1943 he was detailed for an attack on Turin, and although one engine of his aircraft failed in the vicinity of the target he skilfully piloted it home, a flight lasting approximately 12 hours. An excellent captain of aircraft and flight commander, this officer has set a fine example of skill, courage and devotion to duty.

This officer has completed 22 sorties and 143 hours operational flying. He is a Flight Commander and a most reliable and conscientious officer, and a gallant captain and pilot. His operational record shows a high degree of skill and constant disregard of enemy opposition. His determination to reach and bomb his objective has always been evident thoughout his operational tour. Squadron Leader Day has attacked targets in Germany and Italy including Berlin, Hamburg, Nuremburg, Peenemunde and Turin with consistent success and perserverance. His airmanship and personal bravery have been in evidence more than once, as for instance on July 12th 1943. On this date he attacked Turin and when one engine failed in the vicinity of the target he skilfully piloted his aircraft home under difficult conditions, after a total flight of only a few minutes under 12 hours. Always cheerful and willing, and constantly setting a high standard, this officer is a great asset to his squadron and is most strongly recommended for the award of the D.F.C."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)