Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘1943’ D.F.M. group of four awarded to Lancaster Air Gunner, Sergeant D. R. Russell, Royal Air Force, who flew in at least 22 operational sorties with 101 Squadron, including to Berlin and back on 4 occasions - during one of which his aircraft was ‘hit by flak on run up and coned over target’

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (949540. Sgt. D. R. Glendinning. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for display, generally very fine or better (4) £1,600-£1,800

D.F.M. London Gazette 19 May 1944:

‘Sergeant Glendinning has completed 22 very successful sorties with this squadron as a member of an exceptionally good crew whose team work and operational efficiency is outstanding. This has been in no small measure due to his personal endeavour and courage. At all times keen and efficient, Sergeant Glendinning has carried out his duties with a fine offensive spirit and his coolness in action inspires confidence and contributes to the high standard of morale of his crew. The cheerful courage and consistent good work of Sergeant Glendinning as Air Gunner is a splendid example to others and his fine record of achievement merits this recommendation for an award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.

Remarks by Station Commander:
Sergeant Glendinning has by his courage and skill proved himself a tower of strength to his Captain and crew. His gallant determination to lose no opportunity of engaging the enemy is worthy of the highest praise. He is nearing completion of his first operational tour and I have no hesitation in recommending that his services be rewarded by the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’

David Russell Glendinning served during the Second War as an Air Gunner with 101 Squadron (Lancasters) from Ludford Magna. He flew in at least 22 operational sorties with the Squadron, including: La Rochelle; Hamburg; Turin; Mannheim (3); Nurenburg; Leverkusen; Berlin (4), including 2 December 1943, ‘A hot trip - hit by flak on run up and coned over target’ (Ops sheet refers); Munich; Hanover (2); Frankfurt; Leipzig; Kassel; Dusseldorf; Modane; Stutgart and Frankfurt.