MacINTYRE, F/L Gordon Leslie (42718) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.221 Squadron - awarded as per London Gazette dated 18 September 1942. Born in Arnprior, Ontario, 1915; educated there; served in Canadian militia. Appointed Acting Pilot Officer on Probation, RAF, 18 September 1939; confirmed as Flying Officer, 20 April 1941; confirmed as Flight Lieutenant, 20 April 1942; completed two twos (Bomber and Coastal Command); killed in action, 29 April 1943. AFRO 925/43 dated 21 May 1943 (reporting his death) identified him as a Canadian in the RAF. No published citation other than 'for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations'. AFRO 1653/42 dated 16 October 1942 (reporting his DFC) identified him as a Canadian in the RAF. Air Ministry Bulletin 8079 refers. This officer is a captain of outstanding courage and ability. Although engaged on operations almost continuously since the war began he has never shown signs of tiredness or wanting enthusiasm. He has completed many hours of operational flying involving patrols over various areas. This officer has always displayed exceptional skill and determination. Public Record Office Air 2/9596 has a letter dated 6 August 1942 from Group Captain W.J.M. Akerman, Headquarters, Royal Air Force, Middle East, to Air Ministry, recommending a non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross: This officer is a captain of aircraft of outstanding courage and ability. He has been operating continuously since the war began and has never shown signs of tiredness or waning enthusiasm, being eager to undertake any job and has never left it until successfully completed. He has completed many hours operational flying involving patrols over the North Sea, the Atlantic during the Battle of the Atlantic from England, Northern Ireland and Iceland. On two occasions he has succeeded in locating and attacking enemy submarines, the second occasion being almost certainly successful. Throughout this officer has displayed exceptional skill and determination which has earned for him the confidence and admiration of the squadron.