Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 57 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 17th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 16th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Catechism

"As captain of aircraft this officer has completed a large number of sorties and throughout has displayed the greatest keenness. He has invariably pressed home his attacks with skill and resolution and his Successes have been well proved by the good photographs he has secured. Flying Officer Castagnola took part in the final attack on the German battleship Tirpitz; he also flew with distinction in an attack against the Kemibs Barrage."

Second DFC received as bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 26th, 1945

Citation:
"F/O. Castagnola has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, many of which have been against major and heavily defended targets, including Berlin. He has throughout displayed exceptional anility and outstanding courage and determination. This officer participated in ail three attacks which culminated in the destruction of the German battleship Tirpilz. In April. 1945, he was a member of the force which successfully attacked the battleship Lutzow and pressed home his attack in the face of very intense opposition. In the face of danger F/O. Castagnola's cool courage has inspired the members of his crew with confidence."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)