Mackie, Norman Alexander John
- Date of birth:
- December 22nd, 1920
- Date of death:
- January 1st, 2003
- Service number:
- 912300/88410
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
November 30th, 1940: Pilot Officer on probation(Seniority: November 19th, 1940);
November 19th, 1941: Pilot Officer (Seniority);
November 19th, 1941: Flying Officer (War subs.);
November 19th, 1942: Flight Lieutenant (War subs.);
September 1st, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (Seniority);
July 1st, 1946: Flight Lieutenant (permanent);
January 1st, 1951: Squadron Leader;
July 1st, 1957: Wing Commander.
Career:
December 22nd, 1967: Retirement.
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Flight Lieutenant
- Unit:
- No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force (No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force)
- Awarded on:
- May 26th, 1942
"This officer has completed many sorties first as navigator arid then as captain. He has displayed the most commendable determination in
locating and attacking his target in adverse weather. Recently, while engaged in an antishipping sortie, he made two attacks from mast height scoring hits with his bombs and raking a ship with machine gun fire. Despite the fact that his aircraft was severely damaged, he pressed home his attack."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- June 9th, 1944
"Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has completed many sorties and has continued to show the highest qualities of skill and devotion to duty. His successes are an excellent tribute to his unwavering determination to make every sortie a success."
Awarded in the form of a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 571 Squadron, Royal Air Force (No. 571 Squadron, Royal Air Force)
- Awarded on:
- February 16th, 1945
"This officer has completed a third tour of operational duty during which he has attacked a wide variety of targets in Germany. He is a fearless and devoted captain whose splendid example has been well reflected in the fine fighting spirit of his crews. In November, 1944, Squadron Leader Mackie led a formation of aircraft in an attack on Duislburg, one of the most heavily defended targets hi the Ruhr. Considerable heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire was encountered on approaching the target but Squadron Leader Mackie kept his formation well together to execute a good attack. This officer, who has always elected to take part in the most dangerous operations, has set an example of a high order."
Sources
- - The London Gazette of 31st December 1940, Issue 35028, Page 7300
- The London Gazette of 23rd December 1941, Issue 35391, Page 7250
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35574 published on the 22 May 1942
- Supplement to The London Gazette of1st January 1943, Issue 35845, Page 90
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 9th June 1944, Issue 36555, Page 2754
- Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36942 published on the 13 February 1945
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 20th December 1946, Issue 37827, Page 6241
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 28th February 1947, Issue 37892, Page 974
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 2ns January 1951, Issue 39111, Page 60
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 25th June 1957, Issue 41111, Page 3859
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 28th December 1967, Issue 44481, Page 14163
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