Tempest V, W/C Roland Beamont, OC No 150 Wing, Royal Air Force, RAF Bradwell Bay, juin 1944

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W/C “Bee” Beamont

CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, US DFC, Belgian Croix de Guerre

Hawker Tempest Mk V JN751
flown by Wing Commander Roland Prosper Beamont
Officer Commanding No 150 Wing, Royal Air Force
RAF Bradwell Bay, June 1944

6 aerial victories, 1 shared, 1 probable, 2 damaged | 31 V-1 destroyed

Distinguished Service Order citation, published July 25, 1944.

“Acting Wing Commander Roland BEAMONT, No. 150 Wing.

"This officer by his exceptional skill, brilliant leadership and great drive has quickly built up a fine fighting force whose notable successes are a splendid testimony to their efficiency and resolution. Within a short period recently, Wing Commander Beamont has destroyed 2 enemy aircraft and attacked numerous locomotives, barges and mechanical transport. His record is most impressive".

Awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DSO.”


Artiste: Gaëtan Marie