Halifax at RAF East Moor.

The Halifax was returning from Kiel when, at 04.31 hrs, it landed too fast and was damaged.

Pilot - F/O George A H Barron RCAF.

Nav - F/O E Rees

BA - F/O H McGill

W Op - WO J Scrafton

AG - F/Sgt A Robinson

AG - F/Sgt A Kemp

FE - Sgt G Allen

F/O Barron was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross with 432 Squadron, his award became effective as of 5 July 1945 as per London Gazette dated 17 July 1945 and AFRO 1558/45 dated 5 October 1945. He was born in 1922 in Brechinn, Angus, Scotland; but his home at the time of him signing up was in Thamesford or Hespeler, Ontario (dyer); enlisted Hamilton, 19 August 1942. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 16 April 1943), No.20 EFTS (graduated 11 June 1943) and No.14 SFTS (graduated 1 October 1943). Commissioned 1943. Medal presented 24 May 1947. No citation other than "in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations against the enemy". DHist file 181.009 D.2618 (RG.24 Vol.20627) has recommendation dated 18 March 1945 when he had flown 31 sorties (171 hours 15 minutes) between 12 September 1944 and 6 January 1945. The citation reads..

""During a most successful tour of operational duty this officer has proved to be a most valuable member of his squadron. He has completed thirty-one operational sorties over enemy territory as Captain of aircraft. This officer's dogged determination, skill and devotion to duty has set a magnificent example and kept the morale of his crew at a high level. His outstanding ability and strong sense of duty warrant recognition and he his strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Non-Immediate).""