FAUQUIER, W/C John Emilius (C1399) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 29 July 1942 as per London Gazette dated 4 August 1942 and AFRO 1413/42 dated 4 September 1942. Born 19 March 1909 in Ottawa. Attended Ashbury College, Ottawa, 1919-1928. Home in Toronto. Served in Royal Highlanders of Canada, 1929 to 1931. He was owner and operator, Commercial Airways, 1933-1937; owner and manager of Pro Products of Canada, 1937-1939. Enlisted in Toronto, 1 November 1939 as Pilot Officer and Temporary Flying Officer. To Station Camp Borden, 6 November 1939. Attended Intermediate Flying Training course, 14 November 1939 to 10 February 1940. Took Flying Instructor Course, 3 January to 6 February 1940 and graded Category “B”. To Station Trenton, 20 January 1940. To Camp Borden again, 12 February 1940. Authorized to wear RCAF Wing, 19 February 1940. Took Advanced Flying Training course, 14 February to 2 March 1940. To No.1 SFTS, Camp Borden, 16 June 1940. To Trenton, Took another Flying Instructor course at Trenton, October 1940 and rated “A2". Promoted Flight Lieutenant on 1 November 1940. To Station Trenton again, 22 November 1940. Flying Instructor course at Trenton, March 1941 and reclassified “A-1.” To AFHQ, 19 April 1941. To Embarkation Depot, Halifax, 16 June 1941. To Overseas, 18 June 1941. To Central Landing Establishment, 7 July 1941. To No.22 OTU, 16 August 1941. To No.405 Squadron, 20 September 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 13 December 1941. Promoted Wing Commander, 23 March 1942. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 8 August 1942, serving there to 24 October 1942. To No.6 Group Headquarters, 24 October 1942, serving there to 18 April 1943. To No.405 Squadron, 18 April 1943, serving there to 21 January 1944; promoted Group Captain, 1 August 1943. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 26 January 1944. To Station East Moor, 8 February 1944. To No.6 Group Headquarters, 22 March 1944. To No.62 Base and promoted Air Commodore, 28 June 1944. To No.6 Group Headquarters again, 15 September 1944. Reverted to Group Captain and posted to No.617 Squadron, 28 December 1944. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 14 May 1945. To No.8 Aircrew Holding Unit, 4 June 1945. Repatriated 6 October 1945. To No.1 Air Command, Trenton, 17 October 1945. Retired 4 December 1945. RCAF photo PL-31688 (ex UK-13566 dated 14 August 1944) shows him being invested by the King. RCAF photo PL-32515 (ex UK-13798 dated 23 August 1944) shows him talking to the King; PL-32637 (ex UK-13759 dated 26 August 1944) is another view with the King. PL-37203 with mother on repatriation, October 1945; also in PL-31382 and 31383; PL-31384 is Fauquier and Slemon; PL-31385, Fauquier and G/C D.D. Millar. RCAF photo PL-32635 (ex UK-13757 dated 26 August 1944) shows W/C M.H. Smith, G/C H.H. Rutledge, A/C J.L. Hurley, G/C C.L. Annis, A/C J.E. Fauquier and A/V/M C.M. McEwen. RCAF photo PL-40162 (ex UK-16731 dated 21 November 1944) shows (left to right), A/V/M C.M. McEwen (AOC No.6 Group, Air Commodore J.L Hurley (present commander, No.62 Base), Air Commodore A.D. Ross (former commander of base), and Air Commodore J.E. Fauquier (former commander, No.62 Base, holding official crest of base newly presented). RCAF photo PL-40163 (ex UK16732 dated 21 November 1944 shows (left to right), A/V/M C.M. McEwen (AOC No.6 Group, Air Commodore J.E. Fauquier (former commander, No.62 Base), Air Commodore J.L. Hurley (present commander, No.62 Base, holding official crest of base newly presented) and Air Commodore A.D. Ross (former commander of base). See Tom Coughlin, The Dangerous Sky: Canadian Airmen in World War II, Miles Constable website http://www.constable.ca/caah/fauquier.htm and lengthy obituary notice in Toronto Globe and Mail of 4 April 1981. Died in Toronto, 3 April 1981 as per Airforce Magazine, Summer 1981. Medals held in Canadian War Museum (AN 1985-0003-001). See article by Pat McAdam, “Jonnie Fauquier - Canada’s Pathfinder Hero”, Airforce Magazine, Volume 32, No.2 (Summer 2008). // Throughout the many sorties in which he had participated this officer has displayed the highest quality of courage and leadership. His ability and grim determination to inflict the maximum damage on the enemy have won the admiration of the squadron he commands. Wing Commander Fauquier took part in the two raids on Essen when a thousand of our aircraft operated each time. He is an exceptional leader. // NOTE: Public Record Office Air 2/9591 has recommendation drafted 5 June 1942 when he had flown 19 sorties (114 hours 31 minutes) by a Group Captain whose signature is illegible: // Wing Commander Fauquier has now completed 19 sorties against the enemy and has shown the highest qualities of courage, leadership and determination. His ability, selflessness and grim determination to destroy the targets he sets out to attack have excited the admiration of the squadron he commands and this has stiffened the determination of all the aircrews to find and attack their targets, whatever the scale of opposition. // Wing Commander Fauquier personally led his squadron on the two raids of the “Thousand Plan” and then because his crews were called upon to operate the following night, he again went out although physically and mentally tires after organising and leading the two previous operations. For his courage, selflessness and high qualities of leadership, I recommend that he be given an immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. // Air Vice-Marshal Tarr (Air Officer Commanding, No.4 Group) added his remarks on 7 June 1944: // A born leader. Wing Commander Fauquier has shown the greatest courage during his entire operational tour and by his skill, energy and fine example has brought his squadron up to a high operational standard. I very strongly recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. // FAUQUIER, W/C John Emilius, DFC (C1399) - Distinguished Service Order - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 31 August 1943 as per London Gazette dated 17 September 1943 and AFRO 2198/43 dated 29 October 1943. // This officer is a first-class leader whose skilful and courageous example has proved most inspiring. His sterling qualities were well illustrated during an operation against Peenemunde one night in August 1943, and again a few nights later in an attack against Berlin. Wing Commander Fauquier has displayed boundless energy and great drive and has contributed, in a large measure, to the high standard of operational efficiency of the squadron he commands. // FAUQUIER, G/C John Emilius (C1399) - Bar to Distinguished Service Order - No.405 Squadron - Award effective 19 March 1944 as per London Gazette dated 31 March 1944 and AFRO 921/44 dated 28 April 1944. // This officer has commanded the squadron with notable success during the past nine months. He has frequently taken part in sorties against distant and well defended targets including several attacks on the German capital. He is a forceful and gallant leader whose outstanding ability and unswerving devotion to duty have been reflected in the fine operational work performed by the whole squadron. Group Captain Fauquier has set an example of the highest order. // FAUQUIER, A/C John Emilius, DSO, DFC (C1399) - Mention in Despatches - No.6 Group - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 337/45 dated 23 February 1945. // FAUQUIER, G/C John Emilius, DSO, DFC (C1399) - Second Bar to Distinguished Service Order - No.617 Squadron - Award effective 1 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1147/45 dated 13 July 1945. // Since assuming command of the squadron in December 1944, this officer has taken part in almost all the sorties to which the formation has been committed. Early in February 1945, Group Captain Fauquier led the squadron in an attack on the U-Boat pens at Poortershaven. Photographs obtained showed that the bombing was accurate and concentrated. Since then, this officer has participated in a number of sorties during which the railway viaduct at Bielefeld, a railway bridge over the river Weser and a viaduct over a flooded meadow near to Ardbergen bridge were all rendered unusable by the enemy. By his brilliant leadership, undoubted skill and iron determination, this officer played a good part in the successes obtained. He has rendered much loyal and valuable service. // FAUQUIER, A/C J.E., DSO, DFC (C1399) - Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France) - AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947 // FAUQUIER, A/C J.E., DSO, DFC (C1399) - Croix de Guerre avec Palm (France) - AFRO 485/47 dated 12 September 1947 and Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947. External Affairs file “French Awards to Canadian Armed Forces - Particular Cases” (Library and Archives Canada, RG.25, Box 4140) has the following citation which is peculiar in that the text bears little relation to his actual operations: // Air Commodore Fauquier was Commanding Officer of operational units of the Royal Canadian Air Force which aided Free French Forces by supplying them with weapons, clothes and medical supplies. His efforts were responsible for the evasion of capture and escape of Allied airmen from Occupied Territories. // Note: The following is extracted from No.405 Squadron’s Operational Record Book. It is incomplete as of transcription on 22 December 2010.: // Posted in 20 September 1941. // 10 October 1941 - Wellington “W” - Sergeant Williams, F/L Fauquier, Sergeant Donkin, Sergeant James, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant Bourgeau. One of five aircraft bombing Essen. “Pockington Operation Order No.39. Five crews detailed. Bombload: 1 x 1,000, 4 x 500, 2 x 250 (.025), two S.B.C. All aircraft to carry Nickels. ‘W’ and ‘Q’ to carry cameras. Weather bad: 8/10 to 10/10 cloud over the target areas with some breaks. Between 0229 and 0305 from heights of 12,000 to 15,500 feet all our aircraft attacked the target area and bursts were observed. Some bombs hung up because of sever icing. ‘Q’ (Sergeant Sutherland) spent half an hour trying to locate the actual target and eventually unloaded west of Essen. ‘G’ (Sergeant Suggitt) was struck while returning by an electrical discharge which burned the trailing aerial but caused no other damage.” // 12 October 1941 - Wellington “H” - S/L Bisset, F/L Fauquier, Sergeants Roy, Francis, Forbes, Pickard - target Nuremburg (1942-0341) “Pockington Operation Order No.41. Seven crews detailed. Bombload: 1 x 1,000, 4 x 500, 1 x 250 (.025), twoS.B.C.. N-G-Q-R to carry cameras; W-X-A Nickels. Weather good on the trip with some haze on the target area. Between 23330 and 2359 hours, from heights 6,000 to 14,000 feet; only two aircraft attacked the target - ‘H’ (S/L Nisset) and ‘A’ (P/O Frizzle), and huge blazes were observed in the area of the railway station and marshalling yards; lights from the first were reflected onto the railway tracks to the north and two pillars of smoke reaching up to about 5,000 feet were seen and fires were visible 100 miles away from the target. Owing to engine trouble aircraft ‘Q’ jettisoned bombs on an unidentified town near Aschaffenburg, the port engine cut out and there was no power on the return journey. The river bend S.E. Altdorf and a locality believed to be Augsburg Machine Works was attacked; large fires were seen in this area, and also gutted factory buildings. A photograph was taken by S/L Bisset and forwarded to Group Headquarters. Of the remaining aircraft detailed, three could not take off, and one returned early owing to engine trouble.” // 20 October 1941 - Wellington “B” - Target Emden. F/L Fauquier, Sergeant Vautour, P/O Gibson, Sergeant Curtis, Sergeant Shaw, Sergeant Pickard. “Pocklington Operations Order No.45. Two crews detailed. Bombload 1 x 1,000, 4r x 500, 2 x 250 (.025), two S.B.C. (No M.L.D.). Weather 7/10 cloud and haze made pinpointing difficult at 2045 hours, from 12,500 feet. Only aircraft “B” (F/L Fauquier) made the attack and was not undul inconvenienced by flak, which was not with searchlights but on the barrage system. IFF was used at one second intervals and aircraft was not caught by searchlights. Bombs were believed to have fallen south of the river Ems, incendiaries were seen burning white.” // 31 October 1941 - Wellington “B” - Target Hamburg (1735-2307) - F/L Fauquier, Sergeant Scott, P/O Gibson, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeeant Shaw, Sergeant Andrew. “Pocklington Operation Order No.49. Nine aircraft detailed. Bombload: 3 x 500, 1 x 250 M.L.D., 6 S.B.C. (360 lbs). Aircraft G-D-L-Q-P-U to carry cameras. Weather 10/10 cloud for most of the trip, haze over target. Between 2036 and 2148 hours from heights 10,000 to 15,000 feet. Seven aircraft attacked the target area. ‘E’ piloted by P/O Frizzle, ‘G’ piloted by Sergeant Suggitt, ‘L’ by F/L McCormack and ‘B’ (F/L Fauquier) identified dock features at Hamburg and their bombs probably fell in that area. Incebdaries from ‘G’ were seen to take nroth of aiming point but in most cases results were not observed. ‘W’ Sergeant Williams, ‘Q’ Sergeant Sutherland and ‘D’ Sergeant Hassan attacked the area but cannot be said to have bombed the actual target, though saw a red glow through clouds which might have been a big fire. ‘Q’ Sergeant Sutherland was held by blue searchlight and several times evasive action had to be taken. ‘P’ Sergeant McLennon returned early owing to intercom trouble. Cameras have no results. There were no casualties.” // 7 November 1941 - Wellington “B” - Target Berlin (2307-0803) - F/L Fauquier, Sergeant Scott, P/O Gibson, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant M.R. Robson, Sergeant Andrew. Ten aircraft detailed but only seven “known to have bombed the target area” given bad weather, 10/10 cloud with few breaks. Bombload: 1 x 1,000, 4 x 500, 1 x 250 (.025), two S.B.C. Fauquier, unable to find primary target, “bombed Kiel in clear weather observing explosions on west side of harbour. Incendiaries were seen turning from white to red. The aircraft was heavily damaged by flak when caught by searchlights, but escaped, and port wing and tailplane were damaged by steel obstruction poles on Hutton Cranswick when landing was made.” One aircraft missing. // 22 December 1941 - detailed for operations but two crews (including Fauquier) cancelled (not explained in ORB). // 28 December 1941 - Wellington “F” - Target Emden (1645-2120) - F/L Fauquier, Sergeant Scott, P/O Gibson, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant M.R. Robson, Sergeant Andrew. - “Pocklington Operation Order Mo.66 - Five aircraft detailed. Bombload: 1 x 1,000, 4 x 500, 2 x 250, 25 B.C. Weather - Perfect over the target and snow showed up every visible feature in the moonlight. A most successful attack on the target which was clearly identified. Between 1854 and 1905 hours, from heights 12,000 to 16,000 feet, four aircraft bombed the docks. Searchlights and flak seemed to lack strength and purpose. Two large fires were seen by one aircraft; sticks were dropped on the docks west of them and on railway bridges. Nickels were dropped as briefed and are estimated to have fallen in Oldenburg area. ‘F’ (F/L Fauquier) had one clear photograph of country north of Jarrsum and ‘U’ (F/L McCormack) had two excellent photos of Emden and Ternmingten immediately over dock area.” One aircraft missing. // 7/8 January 1942 - Wellington “B” - Target St. Nazaire (1706-2236) - F/L Fauquier, Sergeant Scott, P/O Gibson, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant Beare, Sergeant Montgomer. “Pockington Operational Order No.68. Five aircraft detailed. Bombload: four aircraft to carry cameras; ‘B’, ‘V’, ‘Q’, ‘N’; aircraft ‘X’ and ‘N’ to carry Nickels. 1 x 1,000, 4 x 500, 2 x 250 T.D. .025, 2 x S.B.C. Weather - 3/10 cloud and ground haze over France. Only in one case were dock features discernable. Four aircraft from heights of 5,000 to 15,000 feet bombed the target area. Bomb bursts were observed and incendiaries added to four or five small fires already burning on believed west side of dock area. ‘X’ (Sergeant Allison) observed individual dock features and attacked in a glide from 5,000 feet. Bomb burst in the dock area were followed by a blue explosion from a dock building. The rear gunner (Sergeant Spencer-Mathews) machine-gunned dock buildings. ‘V’ (Sergeant Taylor) brought bombs back owing to wireless generator and anometer failures. ‘B’. ‘Q’ and ‘H’ photographed target area with moderate results. Nickels were dropped as briefed in the triangle Ploermel-Vannes-St. Nazaire. No casualties. // 17/18 January 1942 - Wellington “J” - Target Bremen (1712-2306) - S/L Fauquier, Sergeant Scott, P/O Gibson, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant M.R. Robson, Sergeant Andrew. No.405 detailed eight aircraft, one of which was reported missing. There was thick cloud over the North Sea and only “J” (Fauquier) experienced clear weather. Results were uncertain except for him, as he reported dropping his 4,000-pounder “in dock area”. // 21/22 January 1942 - Wellington “J” - Target Bremen (1722-2325) - S/L Fauquier, Sergeant Zimmerman, Sergeant Gardner, Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant Beare, Sergeant Brough. Nine aircraft detailed nbut only four bombed primary, including Fauquier with a 4,000-lb bomb which he dropped “with devastating results. Observed a terrific flash and long lane of blast.” // 26/27 January 1942 - Wellington “J” - Target Hanover (1718-2346) - S/L Fauquier, Sergeant Fast (?), Sergeant Gardner, Sergeant Allen, Sergeant Beare, Sergeant Montgomery. He had a 4,000-lb bomb. Unable to find primary, he recognized Bremen and dropped his bomb in built-up area N.W of city. “Flash and explosion observed. Engaged by friendly destroyer and despite identification signals Captain had to resort to evasive action to avoid persistent fire.” // 31 January-1 February 1942 - Wellington “J” - Target Brest (1716-2350) - S/L Fauquier, W/C McMaster, Sergeants Gardner, Tatro, Beare, Spencer-Mathews. Five aircraft detailed; his was the only one with a 4,000-lb bomb. Unable to pinpoint Brest and brought his bomb home. // 14/15 February 1942 - Wellington “B” - Target Mannheim - his sortie was cancelled. // 17 February 1942 - Fauquier assumed command of No.405 Squadron. This was significant, coming as the squadron became largely RCAF. Strength as follows: // 1 February 1942 - 9 RCAF officer aircrew, two RCAF officer ground crew, 65 RCAF NCO aircrew, 217 RCAF ground crew, 11 RAF officer aircrew, one RAF officer ground crew, 69 RAF NCO aircrew, 265 RAF NCO ground crew (total 293 RCAF, 340 RAF). // 29 February 1942 - 16 RCAF officer aircrew, two RCAF officer ground crew, 69 RCAF NCO aircrew, 202 RCAF NCO ground crew, 12 RAF officer aircrew, one RAF officer ground crew, 39 RAF NCO aircrew, 229 RAF NCO ground crew (total 289 RCAF, 281 RAF). // 18 February 1942 - Wellington “B” - Target battleships at sea (1356-1726) - S/L Fauquier, Sergeants Hill, Gardner, Tatro, Beare, P/O Andrews. Enemy ships not found // 3 March 1942 - Wellington “J” - Target Renault Works, Paris - ten aircraft detailed and nine took part but his trip cancelled, altimeter unserviceable. // 9/10 March 1942 - Wellington “J” - Target Essen (1949-0148) - S/L Fauquier, Flight Sergeant Hill, Sergeant Gardner, Flight Sergeant Tatro, Sergeant Beare, P/O Andrews. Three aircraft (including his) carried 4,000-lb bombs; others had 2 x 1,000, 2 x 500, 4 x 250. All carried Nickels and cameras. Weather was medium cloud up to 5/10, tops at 7,000 feet.. “All seven of our captains were able to pinpoint water features and our aircraft were able to reach target greatly assisted in identifying Essen by the large number of flares so effectively dropped by aircraft of earlier sections reaching target. A very successful attack was carried out. // Captains found five or six big red fires on arrival and could see the glare long before arriving at target. ‘J’ (S/L Fauquier) who later became involved in Ipswich balloon barrage and probably cut ballon adrift, observed bursts from his bombs on east side of town. ‘A’, ‘N’ ‘R’ all saw their bombs burst in centre of town and ‘N’ (Flight Sergeant Baltzer) noticed an enormous fire emitting black smoke immediately south-east of Krupps. ‘W’, ‘M’ both released their bombs over the target but were too busy taking evasive action from the violent flak to make observations. ‘N’ [Baltzer] and ‘J’ [Fauquier] had minor flak damage to aileron and bomb door respectively while ‘W’ [P/O Taylor] had fixed aerial shot away. ‘X’ (Flight Sergeant Morris) bombed and observed bursts in south-west of town. Oxygen supply and gyro defective. Searchlights in target area exceeding numerous with cones up to 30. Heavy flak was described only as moderate (though cooperating with searchlights) but light flak considerable. ‘J’, ‘A’, ‘W’ report flashless heavy shell bursts and ‘J’ and ‘R’ report dummy fires in target area. 15 packages of nickels dropped as instructed at briefing, estimated to have fallen in Ruhr district.” // 1 April 1942 - Should restart 1942 notes here. // 24 July 1943 - Halifax “E” - Target Hamburg (2201-0325) - C1399 W/C J.E. Fauquier, DFC, J8817 S/L P,G. Powell, DFC, J4780 S/L G.T. Pearson, DFC, J10021 F/O J.G. Lowther, J17751 P/O J.R. Sipple, J15167 S/L J.H. Clark, DFC, 52286 P/O L.R. King, DFC. Squadron detailed 15 aircraft (all safe). His portion of Form 541 read, “There was good visibility above smoke screen with no cloud in target area. Load was released at 0106 hours from 15,000 feet between two red Target Indicators. Target could not be identified visually. Aircraft returned to base undamaged.” This was his only attack on Hamburg in the July/August 1943 series of raids (of which there were four). In these, No.405 Squadron’s contribution was as follows: // 24/25 July 1943 - 15 aircraft detailed, 14 bombed, one early return; no losses. // 27/28 July 1943 - 14 aircraft detailed, 13 bombed, one early return, no losses // 29/30 July 1943 - 14 aircraft detailed, 12 bombed, two early returns // 2/3 August 1943 - 16 aircraft detailed - five bombed primary, two attacked targets of last resort, six jettisoned bombs without finding a target and three missing. // 17 August 1943 - Halifax “J” - Target Peenemunde (2114-0441) - C1399 W/C J.E. Fauquier, DFC, J8817 S/L P,G. Powell, DFC, R76463 Flight Sergeant E.H. Anthony, J10021 F/O J.G. Lowther, J17751 P/O J.R. Sipple, J15167 S/L J.H. Clark, DFC, 52286 P/O L.R. King, DFC. Squadron detailed 12 aircraft; one missing. His report in Form 541 read: “Visibility was good in the target area with full moon and nil cloud. Target was identified visually. Whole target area was under visual observation from 0011 hours to 0055 hours. Load was released at 0055 hours from 8,000 feet. Aiming Point ‘B’ was covered in smoke and no results were observed. Aiming Point ‘R’ was gutted and four buildings on sea side of Aiming Point ‘F’ were enveloped in flames. Aiming Point ‘E’ was a mass of flames with Green Target Indicators spread around . Bomb bursts were outlining the whole peninsula. Good fires enveloped all buildings. The Target Indicators carried only to be used if necessary, and were not required to be used.” // Assumed command of No.405 Squadron, February 1942. Relinquished command, August 1942 on return to Canada, at which time the squadron paid the following tribute: // Johnny leaves an envious record behind him...a record that not only will be an inspiration to those who will succeed him but one which will ever exist in the spirit of the squadron itself. His daring exploits and undaunted leadership more than justified his recent award of the DFC. // Various Notes: In application dated 18 September 1939 he stated he had already flown about 2,000 hours - wheels, skiis and floats - on Moth, Rambler, Avian, Waco, Fairchild and Bellanca aircraft. // Report on flying at Central Flying School: “Flying Officer Fauquier demonstrates and explains all phases of the sequence in a highly efficient manner. Experience merits raise in category.” (S/L D. Edwards, 10 October 1940). // Report on his Flying Instructor assessment, 20 March 1941, at Central Flying School, Trenton, indicated that his flying times were as follows: Single Engine, Solo - 480.15; Single Engine Dual - 31.55; Twin Engine Solo - 79.15; Twin Engine Dual - 5.30. He had been instructing at the Central Flying School (approximately 500 hours). “An excellent instructor whose experience and work at CFS warrants the highest category.” (S/L G.D. Macallister). // Selected Assessments: “Above average instructor. Has a capacity for work and can be depended upon to get a job done. Has a pleasant personality and a sterling character, Professional and otherwise abve average.” (Trenton, 9 December 1940). // “Employed as an instructor and Flight Commander in Central Flying School. An A-1 instructor who could always be relied on to organize and carry out a job effectively. Well liked by those who worked under him. Requires additional administrative experience in the Service to round out his training.” (S/L G.P. Dunlop, CFS Trenton, 29 May 1941). // “Wing Commander Fauquier has served four months in the capacity of ‘Air I’ under me at No.6 Group Headquarters. He has proved himself to be a very capable staff officer.” (G/C C.. Slemon, SASO, No.6 Group Headquarters, 11 March 1943). // “An exceptionally capable Squadron Commander and a fine leader.” (G/C S.W.B. Menaul, 22 July 1943). // “A forceful and effective leader. Carried out his duties during the period under review with outstanding ability.” (G/C G.P. Dunlop, 26 April 1944, noting that he had flown 1,500 hours, of which 126 were in previous six months. A/V/M D.C.T. Bennett added, “An exceptional officer.” // “Air Commodore Fauquier was posted to command No.62 (RCAF) Base on 28th June 1944. He has had a brilliant operational record, having commanded No.405 (RCAF) Squadron in No.8 Pathfinder Force Group for the duration of his second tour. This officer has also had command of RCAF Station Eastmoor and held the position of Wing Commander Operations at this Headquarters prior to posting into his present appointment. Air Commodore Fauquier is much above the average in his ability to fly, command and operate modern aircraft and is fully qualified to command an operational base.” (A/V/M C.M. McEwen, No.6 Group, 31 August 1944).