Did Bomber Command get medals?
The planned campaign medal for Bomber Command was never struck. The decision not to award a medal for all members of Bomber Command occurred during the short gap between the wartime coalition and Attlee’s Labour Government, whilst Churchill was still P.M.
Who leads Bomber Command?
RAF Bomber Command
| Bomber Command | |
|---|---|
| Battle honours | Berlin 1940–1945 Fortress Europe 1940–1944 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Air Marshal Charles Portal Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris |
| Aircraft flown |
How many DFC awards were there in ww2?
20,354 DFCs
During the Second World War, 20,354 DFCs were awarded (the most of any award), with approximately 1,550 first bars and 45 second bars. Honorary awards were made on 964 occasions to aircrew from other non-commonwealth countries.
How many sorties were there in ww2?
(For more details, see “Aircrew Ages” section below.) In total 364,514 operational sorties were flown and 8,325 aircraft lost in action.
When was the Bomber Command clasp issued?
The Bomber Command Clasp was belatedly instituted on 26 February 2013, for award to air crew members on aircraft who participated in at least one operational sortie in a Royal Air Force Bomber Command operational unit between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 inclusive.
Why do bombers have two pilots?
There are single seat as well as double seat fighter planes. The job of the second person is basically to handle all additional tasks other than piloting the aircraft.
Who has the most distinguished flying crosses?
“Gabby” Gabreski, USAF, received 13 Distinguished Flying Crosses—the most earned by any individual. He is followed by Admiral Stan Arthur, USN, with 11 DFCs.
How many Distinguished Flying Crosses?
22,322 crosses
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
|---|---|
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 3 June 1918 |
| Total | To 2017: 22,322 crosses; 1,737 bars |
| Ribbon: No bars 1918-1919: horizontal alternate white and purple stripes 1919-current: Diagonal alternate white and purple stripes |