Rank:

Signaller II

Unit:

No. 201 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 10th, 1948

Awarded for:

Operation Vittles

"Engineer II Bennett is one of most senior Flight Engineers as regards both age and experience in No.201 Squadron. He has always given outstanding service as an efficient [??] Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and as a most reliable member of his flying crew. His devotion to duty is unstinted at all times. Particularly have those qualities come to the fore during the intensive period of flying, under make-shift conditions, necessitated by the participation of the squadron at short notice in the Berlin Air Lift. He has given a most praiseworthy performance of steady, unswerving zeal and devotion to duty during his 125 hours flying as engineer in the crew of a Sunderland carrying supplies into Berlin. His technical skill, his meticulous care for detail, his keenness and determination have been most marked at all times and his performance in the air has set a high standard which has not only inspired confidence in his own crew, but has also given a fine example to the engineers of the other flying coats in his squadron. Engineer II Bennett’s contribution to the success of the flying boat operations has been most valuable."