Baxter, Alan Cheyne

Service number:: N.Z.40730
Nationality:: New Zealander (1907-1947, Dominion UK)

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 88 (Hong Kong) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 23rd, 1942
Awarded for:: Operation Jubilee

“On August 19th, 1942, he was observer in the leading aircraft of a formation which participated in the combined operations at Dieppe. When the formation was attacked by some 20 enemy fighters, Pilot Officer Baxter calmly gave directions to his captain, and subsequently his skilful navigation was an essential contribution to the success achieved by the formation and to its safe return to base.”

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 16th, 1945

Citation:
Fit. Lt. Baxter has proved himself to be an outstanding pilot and captain of aircraft. At all times he has been keen to fly, despite all hazards. His great courage and unfailing devotion to duty have set an inspiring example to all squad ron personnel. He has nearly completed his third tour of operations and has flown both as pilot and navigator. "

Second DFC awarded as a bar.