Everett, Daniel Bulmer

Date of death:: March 8th, 1945
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Cemetery Friedhof Ohlsdorf Hamburg
Plot: 5A. Row: J. Grave: 8.
Service number:: 155223
Nationality:: British

Biography

Danny Everett enlisted at Edinburgh into the RAF and became pilot with Bomber Command. In February 1943 he was posted at No. 158 Squadron and flew as 2nd pilot on such targets as Stuttgart, Hamburg, Kiel, Essen and St. Nazaire.
In May 1943 he was posted at No. 35 (Pathfinder) Squadron.
Posted to PFF Group Maintenance Unit
Although not with No. 35 Sqn at the time (he was testing aircraft), Danny Everett authorised his own flight and gathered together a scratch crew for what was to be his 99th operation when he on March 3th, 1945 flew on a mission to Hamburg. The aircraft was hit by flak though and crashed killing all on board

Promotions:
? Sergeant
May 29th, 1943: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
November 29th, 1943: Flying Officer (probation/war sub)
February 25th, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: January 21st, 1944

Recommendation:
"Pilot Officer Everett was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Kassel on the night of 22/23rd October 1943. En route to the target the weather was particularly bad and some of his blind flying instruments became inoperative owing to the icing conditions."
This officer carried on despite this handicap as he fully realised the importance of this special task and at the target he made a most successful attack, this being proved by an excellent photograph.
Throughout the 33 night bombing attacks in which he has taken part, Pilot Officer Everett has consistently maintained an extremely high standard of tenacity and reliability and it is considered that the fine results he achieved in this attack fully merits the immediate (amended to non immediate by the AOC ) award of the Distinguished Flying Cross."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: January 16th, 1945

Recommendation:
"This officer, now on his second operational tour, is a brilliant captain of aircraft, possessing the greatest determination on operations and the utmost thoroughness in all matters of airmanship.
Since being awarded the D.F.C. he has taken part in many attacks against the enemy on widely separated targets such as Berlin, Nuremberg, the Ruhr and Army support attacks in Normandy. Whatever the target and whatever the task, he can be depended upon to mark and bomb with the greatest reliability.
Flight Lieutenant Everett continues to show the keenest desire to operate against the enemy on all possible occasions and his enthusiasm and efficiency sets an example to the entire Squadron. In recognition of this Officer’s fine record of service, he is recommended for the non-immediate award of a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross."

Second DFC awarded as bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 27th, 1945

Citation:
"One night in February 1945, Squadron Leader Everett was pilot and captain of aircraft detailed to attack Goch. Whilst making his first run over the target his aircraft was badly hit. The starboard main plane was extensively damaged and the starboard inner engine caught fire. Momentarily the aircraft went out of control. Squadron Leader Everett quickly levelled out though and feathered the propeller of the burning engine. The flames were then extinguished. Although unable to assess the full extent of the damage sustained, Squadron Leader Everett went on to several further runs over the target, which he only left after he was satisfied as to the success of the operation. He afterwards flew the badly damaged aircraft safely to base. This officer displayed a high degree of skill, courage and resolution throughout."

Third DFC awarded as second bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Sources

Photo 1: Peter Honniball
- Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36341 published on the 18 January 1944
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36894 published on the 12 January 1945
- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37001 published on the 23 March 1945
- RAF Commands 1939-1945