Geoffrey William Clifton CANDLIN

Name:	CANDLIN, Geoffrey William Clifton, DFM, DFC
Nationality:	British
Regiment/Service:	Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Rank:	Flying Officer
Service No.:	GB146286
Unit Text:	83 Squadron

CANDLIN, Geoffrey William Clifton, Flight Sergeant (1375292) - No.83 Squadron - Distinguished Flying Medal - awarded as per London Gazette dated 9 July 1943. Recommendation drafted 16 May 1943 when he had flown 45 sorties (252 hours 15 minutes) as Air Bomber. Copied from document Air 2/8964 by Ian Tavender, The Distinguished Flying Medal Register of the Second World War.

Flight Sergeant Candlin has completed 45 operational sorties, a large proportion of which have been over the most heavily defended German targets including Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Kiel. This Non-Commissioned Officer has shown consistent and unflinching determination to lead his aircraft through these defences with the utmost skill, finally placing his target-markers and bombs in the desired position and securing photographic evidence. His keenness is exemplary and he possesses a complete and thorough knowledge of his duties, both on the ground and in the air. He possesses a high sense of duty and is now continuing on his second tour of operations without a rest. He is strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.

CANDLIN, Geoffrey William Clifton, P/O, DFM (146286) - No.83 Squadron - Distinguished Flying Cross - awarded as per London Gazette dated 15 October 1943.

As bomb aimer, Pilot Officer Candlin has participated in a large number of sorties and his skilful efforts have contributed in a large measure to the successful bombing of many important targets. In addition, Pilot Officer Candin has devoted his energies towards the training of other members of aircraft crew, rendering excellent service. His fine record is worthy of great praise.