Everitt, Gordon Hugh
- Date of birth:
- December 29th, 1917
- Date of death:
- July 31st, 2012
- Service number:
- 81032
- Nationality:
- British
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- June 6th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 20th, 1942
"One night in August, 1942, these officers, as captain and navigator of aircraft respectively, were detailed to execute a special bombing sortie. In spite of difficulties, they accomplished their task successfully and brought back excellent photographs.
Squadron Leader Everitt and Flying Officer Hay have completed many sorties and they have always displayed great skill and determination to make every mission a success. Their outstanding operational efficiency and devotion to duty have set a fine example."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Squadron Leader
- Unit:
- No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 6th, 1942
Citation:
"Squadron Leader Everitt, Flight Sergeant Macdonald and Sergeant Wolton were captain, wireless operator and flight engineer respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Western Germany one night in October, 1942.
Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and petrol began to leak from one of the fuel tanks. Nevertheless, Squadron Leader Everitt pressed home an accurate bombing attack. In the face of great difficulties. Squadron Leader Everitt, excellently supported by Flight Sergeant Macdonald and Sergeant Wolton, whose wireless and engineering skill were of the greatest assistance, succeeded in flying the damaged aircraft back to this country. In appalling weather, Squadron Leader Everitt effected a masterly emergency landing at an aerodrome at the second attempt. Throughout, this aircraft crew set an example worthy of the highest praise. Subsequently, Squadron Leader Everitt flew with distinction in the attacks on Le Creusot, Genoa and Milan."
"Squadron Leader Everitt, Flight Sergeant Macdonald and Sergeant Wolton were captain, wireless operator and flight engineer respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Western Germany one night in October, 1942.
Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and petrol began to leak from one of the fuel tanks. Nevertheless, Squadron Leader Everitt pressed home an accurate bombing attack. In the face of great difficulties. Squadron Leader Everitt, excellently supported by Flight Sergeant Macdonald and Sergeant Wolton, whose wireless and engineering skill were of the greatest assistance, succeeded in flying the damaged aircraft back to this country. In appalling weather, Squadron Leader Everitt effected a masterly emergency landing at an aerodrome at the second attempt. Throughout, this aircraft crew set an example worthy of the highest praise. Subsequently, Squadron Leader Everitt flew with distinction in the attacks on Le Creusot, Genoa and Milan."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Wing Commander
- Awarded on:
- June 8th, 1944
- Rank:
- Wing Commander
- Awarded on:
- June 1st, 1953
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - The London Gazette
Publication date:6 June 1941 Issue:35183Page:3229
- The London Gazette Publication date:16 October 1942 Supplement:35750Page:4541
- The London Gazette Publication date:3 November 1942 Supplement:35773Page:4807
- The London Gazette Publication date:2 June 1944 Supplement:36544Page:2615
- The London Gazette Publication date:26 May 1953 Supplement:39863Page:2952
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