Post by Jagan on Oct 5, 2005 2:46:17 GMT 12
Someone told me recently that Geoff Sharp RNZAF had passed away.. sometime earlier this year? I am trying to locate a photograph of Sharp for some time - can anyone help?
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Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Stanton Sharp, DSO. (403476 RNZAF)
Unit : No.4 Squadron, IAF. Date of Award: 23 March 1945
In January 1945, this officer led the squadron on a sortie in support of a landing by ground forces at Myebone. The purpose was to lay a smoke screen. Precise timing and great accuracy were essential to success. In spite of considerable anti-aircraft fire, Squadron Leader Sharp led his squadron in to the target with great skill and, as a result of the excellent work performed, the ground forces were enabled to execute a landing under a well-timed and accurately placed smoke screen. During the operation Squadron Leader Sharp's aircraft was hit several times by anti-aircraft fire, but he flew it back to base. This officer has completed many reconnaissances over difficult terrain and in extremely bad weather, with excellent results. He has displayed exceptional skill, great courage and devotion to duty in the execution of his allotted tasks.
London Gazette Issue 36997 published on the 20 March 1945. Page 2
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Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Stanton Sharp, DSO. (403476 RNZAF)
Unit : No.4 Squadron, IAF. Date of Award: 23 March 1945
In January 1945, this officer led the squadron on a sortie in support of a landing by ground forces at Myebone. The purpose was to lay a smoke screen. Precise timing and great accuracy were essential to success. In spite of considerable anti-aircraft fire, Squadron Leader Sharp led his squadron in to the target with great skill and, as a result of the excellent work performed, the ground forces were enabled to execute a landing under a well-timed and accurately placed smoke screen. During the operation Squadron Leader Sharp's aircraft was hit several times by anti-aircraft fire, but he flew it back to base. This officer has completed many reconnaissances over difficult terrain and in extremely bad weather, with excellent results. He has displayed exceptional skill, great courage and devotion to duty in the execution of his allotted tasks.
London Gazette Issue 36997 published on the 20 March 1945. Page 2
