Squadron Leader Don MacFadyen DSO DFC*

Ace with 7.00 Victories

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Born in Montreal on 18th December 1920, Don MacFadyen flew Mosquito night intruder missions with 418 & 406 (RCAF) Squadrons deep into the heart of the Third Reich. He finished the war with 7 air-to-air kills, 1 probable & 5 V-1 rocket bombs destroyed in the air. He flew with No.418 Sqn RCAF from 7th December 1943 to 25th July 1944, then with No.406 Sqn RCAF from 20th November 1944 to 10th September 1945.

Citation for DFC :

This officer has participated in many sorties and has destroyed four enemy aircraft and damaged several more. He has displayed great skill and courage throughout his tour and his example of keenness and determination has been most commendable.

Citation for Bar to DFC :

Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has taken part in many operational sorties. Throughout, his skill and initiative have been of the highest order. He has destroyed at least a further five enemy aircraft bringing his total victories to at least nine hostile aircraft destroyed and many others damaged. In addition he has shot down five flying bombs apart from these successes. Flight Lieutenant MacFadyen has given great assistance to new crews in planning their missions and by his untiring efforts and fine example has materially contributed to the operational efficiency of his squadron.

Citation for DSO :

Since the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has continued to operate against the enemy with conspicuous success, destroying three enemy aircraft and damaging five. During a patrol over Czechoslovakia in March 1945, an enemy landing ground was sighted and one enemy aircraft was destroyed on the ground and four were damaged. On another occasion in April 1945, he successfully destroyed two hostile aircraft in the air. Squadron Leader MacFadyens total victories are at least thirteen enemy aircraft destroyed and seventeen damaged. Throughout his two tours he has displayed outstanding keenness, efficiency, courage and determination and has at all times set a fine example of loyal and devoted service.

Items Signed by Squadron Leader Don MacFadyen DSO DFC*

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