Award DFM S/Sgt. H.N. Andrews, 1st Battalion The Glider Pilot Regiment (Sicily)

brithm · Jan 4, 2024

Award Distinguished Flying Medal S/Sgt. Harold Norman Andrews, 1st Battalion The Glider Pilot Regiment (2078059)

This pilot showed great courage and coolness in the first glider borne operation. In spite of very bad weather and great difficulty in handling his glider, he managed to arrive in the target area without having to release from his tug aircraft. On arrival, the visibility was extremely poor, which made it extremely difficult to see the coast of Sicily. Nevertheless, this sergeant Pilot released his glider and by brilliant flying, he managed to land on extremely difficult ground. He had as one of his passengers, the Deputy Commander of the Airborne Brigade and his Staff who were un-injured. This part was able to moved forward eventually captured a six gun battery in which Staff Sergeant Andrews took a prominent part.
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Award DFM S/Sgt. H.N. Andrews, 1st Battalion The Glider Pilot Regiment (Sicily)

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