Squadron Leader Cecil James Algernon Grant Brain, D.F.C. and Bar

dbf · 23-05-2009, 11:39 PM

Acting Squadron Leader Cecil James Algernon Grant Brain was awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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This captain of aircraft, now on his second tour of operational duty, has completed many sorties, during which he has always shown the greatest keenness and determination, pressing home his attacks against some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. On a recent occasion, undeterred by the failure of one of the engines of his aircraft before reaching the enemy coast, Squadron Leader Brain flew on and successfully completed his mission.

Acting Squadron Leader Brain, D.F.C., was born in 1917 and is a native of Dublin. He was educated at Stonyhurst College. In 1939 he resigned his commission as Second Lieutenant in the King’s Own Royal Regiment, when he was granted a commission in the R.A.F. He was awarded the D.F.C. in June, 1940.

27 October 1939
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34718/supplements/7180
19 January 1940
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34776/supplements/377
7 June 1940
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34866/pages/3435
12 November 1940
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34989/supplements/6494
3 March 1942
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35476/pages/1016

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C. J. A. G. BRAIN, D.F.C. (41660). 23rd Sept. 1941.

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R.A.F. AWARDS
GALLANTRY IN AIR OPERATIONS
BAR TO D.F.C.
S/L C.J.A.G. Brain, D.F.C., R.A.F.O., 9 Sq.

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www.ww2talk.com/forum/research-material/19413-volunteers-eire-who-have-won-distinctions.html#post195852

Drew5233 · 24-05-2009, 02:12 PM

Assuming this is the same man.

RAF Bomber Command

99 Squadron, Newmarket.

St Omer:

Wellington P9282. Run low on fuel on return from sortie and abandoned by crew over Chrishall, north-west of Saffron Walden. 3.00am. P/O J. Brain and crew bailed out unhurt. Aircraft LN(O)P a write-off.

ATB's The Battle of France

24-05-2009, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drew5233 Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,417	Thursday 30th May 1940 Assuming this is the same man. RAF Bomber Command 99 Squadron, Newmarket. St Omer: Wellington P9282. Run low on fuel on return from sortie and abandoned by crew over Chrishall, north-west of Saffron Walden. 3.00am. P/O J. Brain and crew bailed out unhurt. Aircraft LN(O)P a write-off. ATB's The Battle of France __________________ Combat Communicators of the British Army

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