HEIJNERT Félicité Pierre André "Felix" (F/L) RAF n° 149322

Distinguished Flying Cross - 23/03/45
Vliegerkruis (Croix de l'Air - 22/09/44)

DFC : As captain of a Liberator aircraft this officer has completed many operational missions of a varied nature, including bombing and minelaying by night and day. In March, 1944, he was detailed to attack Rangoon. Opposition from anti-aircraft fire was intense over the target and difficulty in identifying the target was experienced. Five runs had to be made before the exact object was located and, on the fifth, the aircraft was illuminated by search lights and attacked by two night fighters. Despite this, Flight Lieutenant Heynert continued the run until the bombs had been released and a photgraph obtained. Several further attacks were made by the fighters. Flight Lieutenant Heynert, displaying great skill, eventually evaded the attackers and returned to base safely. This officer has proved himself an exceptionally able pilot who has, at all times, displayed the utmost gallantry and devotion to duty.