One night in October 1944, this officer piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Essen. On the outward flight the port inner engine failed. Some height was lost but Flying Officer Barlow went on to the target which he bombed from a much lower altitude than planned. On the return flight the hydraulic system became defective and the undercarriage dropped to the down position. The aircraft gradually lost height but Flying Officer Barlow flew safely to base and effected a masterly landing. This officer has completed a large number of sorties and throughout hasdisplayed a high standard of skill, keenness and resolution.

NOTE: DHist award card gives name and number as BARLEW (R67203) but micro- filmed listing of personnel spells it as BARLOW with number as R62702.

Flight Sergeant Barlow, a member of the Security Guard, has been out- standing for his conscientious and efficient work since joining this station. In the face of very trying conditions this NCO, by a method of intensive training which he instigated, has successfully furthered the training of
other Security Guard personnel. H is devotion to duty and cheerful accept-
ance of hardships have been an inspiring example. While at Boundary Bay
this NCO was instrumental in saving another NCO from drowning.

Flight Sergeant Barlow is an outstanding NCO who, through his energy and initiative, has raised his section to a high degree of efficiency. He performs all duties in a very conscientious manner and readily accepts responsibility. Under his supervision the Workshops of this unit, an important factor in the maintenance of aircraft serviceability, have functioned most satisfact- orily.

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