AWARDED BAR TO : ACTING SQUADRON LEADER EDGAR CHARLES BADCOE, DFC., RAFVR. SQUADRON - One night in November 1943, this officer piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Dusseldorf. When nearing the target the aircraft was attacked by a fighter. The bomber was hit by machine gun fire from the enemy aircraft and temporarily went out of control. Squadron Leader Badcoe regained control, however, and then went on to the target and executed a vigorous attack, afterwards flying the damaged bomber to base. Squadron Leader Badcoe displayed exceptional skill, great coolness and determination,
AWARDED BAR TO : ACTING SQUADRON LEADER EDGAR CHARLES BADCOE, DFC., RAFVR. SQUADRON - One night in November 1943, this officer piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Dusseldorf. When nearing the target the aircraft was attacked by a fighter. The bomber was hit by machine gun fire from the enemy aircraft and temporarily went out of control. Squadron Leader Badcoe regained control, however, and then went on to the target and executed a vigorous attack, afterwards flying the damaged bomber to base. Squadron Leader Badcoe displayed exceptional skill, great coolness and determination, setting an inspiring example. AWARDS LIST Royal Air Force
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