Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 17th, 1945

Recommendation:
"Pilot Officer Kutyn was posted to No.10 Squadron in June 1944, and after completing 32 sorties, comprising 151 operational hours has been screened and posted. He has operated with success against such heavily defended German targets as Stuttgart, Brunswick, Duisburg, Essen (twice), and Cologne.

This Canadian officer has been one of the outstanding navigators of the squadron and has proved himself to be a courageous and most dependable member of aircraft crew. His fine navigational ability has played a good part in the successes obtained and has enabled his pilot to obtain no fewer than five aiming point photographs and several showing fire tracks in the target area. He has shown marked instructional ability on the ground and has rendered good service in the training of new crews.

He was the navigator of a Halifax aircraft detailed to attack Essen on 25th October 1944. His aircraft was damaged by flak when approaching the target area and driven off track. By skilful navigation he enabled his pilot to successfully complete the mission.

I consider Pilot Officer Kutyn a navigator of outstanding ability and fine qualities which have inspired the other members of his crew. I strongly recommend that his fine record of achievement, courage and devotion to duty be recognized by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. "

LG 37036/2029.