Mac FAYDEN Donald Aikins (S/L) RCAF J3103

Distinguished Flying Cross le 12 mai 1944

This officer has participated in many sorties and has destroyed four enemy aircraft and damaged several more. He has displayed great skill and courage throughout his tour and his example of keenness and determination has been most commendable.

Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross le 19 avril 1945

Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has taken part in many operational sorties. Throughout, his skill and initiative have been of the highest order. He has destroyed at least a further five enemy aircraft bringing his total victories to at least nine hostile aircraft destroyed and many others damaged. In addition he has shot down five flying bombs apart from these successes. Flight Lieutenant MacFadyen has given great assistance to new crews in planning their missions and by his untiring efforts and fine example has materially contributed to the operational efficiency of his squadron.

Distinguished Service Order le 9 octobre 1945

Since the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has continued to operate against the enemy with conspicuous success, destroying three enemy aircraft and damaging five. During a patrol over Czechoslovakia in March 1945, an enemy landing ground was sighted and one enemy aircraft was destroyed on the ground and four were damaged. On another occasion in April 1945, he successfully destroyed two hostile aircraft in the air. Squadron Leader MacFadyen's total victories are at least thirteen enemy aircraft destroyed and seventeen damaged. Throughout his two tours he has displayed outstanding keenness, efficiency, courage and determination and has at all times set a fine example of loyal and devoted service.