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Distinguished Flying Cross
Acting Flight Lieutenant Adrian Hope BOYD (39101) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 21 JUNE, 1940
During a period of fourteen days Flight Lieutenant Boyd was engaged on offensive patrols almost every day. He has destroyed at least six enemy aircraft and severely damaged several more. This officer has displayed courage and determination, often attacking superior forces, and has pressed home his attacks in every case.
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Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross
Acting Flight Lieutenant Adrian Hope BOYD D.F.C. (39101) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 20 AUGUST, 1940
This flight commander has been actively engaged in flying operations against the enemy since the commencement of hostilities. By fine leadership and dauntless spirit he has enabled his flight to destroy a large number of enemy aircraft of which he has himself shot down, or severely damaged, at least twelve.
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Distinguished Service Order
Acting Wing Commander Adrian Hope BOYD D.F.C. & Bar (39101)
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 2 DECEMBER 1941, 3rd supplement to the Gazette of 28 November 1941.
Since August 1941, this officer has led the wing on numerous occasions greatly distinguishing himself throughout. His excellent leadership and tactical ability have been of great value when difficulties have been encountered. Wing Commander Boyd has destroyed at least 16 enemy aircraft.
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Victories Include :
| 22 May 1940 27 May 1940 1 June 1940 3 July 1940 11 July 1940 18 July 1940 22 July 1940 8 Aug 1940 26/27 Aug '40 12 Oct 1940 15 Oct 1940 7/8 July 1941 24 July 1941 13 Oct 1941 |
two Ju87s one Ju87 two Me110s two Me110s one Me110 one Me109 one Me110 1/3 He111 one Me110 1/5 He111 1/3 Do17 two Me109s two Me110s one Ju87 one Ju87 one He111 1/2 Ar196 one Me109 one Ju88 two Me109s one Me109 |
destroyed & probable destroyed & probable destroyed, destroyed & probable probable probable destroyed destroyed destroyed destroyed destroyed damaged damaged destroyed destroyed destroyed destroyed damaged |
16.03 / 4.33 / 4
The probables were originally classified as unconfirmed destroyed
Score from "Aces High" by Shores & Williams
(They count two probables but don't list any. I have listed only the claims shown & use ME for BF)
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