The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Squadron Commander Richard Bell Davies, D.S.O., R.N., and of the Distinguished Service Cross to Flight Sub-Lieutenant Gilbert Formby Smylie, R.N., in recognition of their behaviour in the following circumstances. On the 19th November, these two officers carried out an […]
This is the standard German ignition switch/key assembly. This item was a standard feature in all German aircraft during WWI. It came in two versions – for one magnet (rotary) or two (all inline engines). The pilot was able to select off, 1st magnet, 2nd magnet (for testing during pre-flight) or both (standard setting during […]
For most conspicuous bravery, skill and determination, on 7th November 1915, in France. He was patrolling in a Vickers Fighting Machine, with First Class Air Mechanic T. H. Donald as gunner, when a German machine was sighted, pursued, and attacked near Achiet. The German pilot led the Vickers machine over a rocket battery, but with […]
