NAA: A9300, HOSKINS J G
General Information
Air Force Cross
Award Citations
Distinguished Flying Cross
Since being posted to No. 6 GR/B Squadron on the 15th October, 1943, Squadron Leader HOSKINS has served as a flight commander. While flying in active operations against the enemy, he has displayed outstanding leadership and set a magnificent example to all members of the squadron.
He has participated in 20 strikes, 2 of which were night strikes against Rabaul Harbour and Lakunai Airstrip and the remainder were daylight strikes against targets in New Britain. On many of these strikes, Squadron Leader HOSKINS led the squadron and, on occasions, led the entire wing. During these daylight strikes, he frequently flew over the target at tree top level after the bombing to carry out strafing attacks and observe enemy dispositions.
Squadron Leader HOSKINGS is an expert and courageous pilot whose example has done much to build up the offensive spirit of the squadron.
Unit: No. 6 Squadron, RAAF
Air Force Cross
Squadron Leader HOSKINS, prior to enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force, was employed by the New South Wales Aero Club, where he completed 400 hours' flying instruction with RAAF Cadets.
On enlistment in the Service, he was posted to CFS staff where he completed 2,000 hours on all phases of CFS flying duties.
On subsequent completion of an operational tour, he was posted to AFRU, Deniliquin, as Group Commander, and then appointed Chief Flying Instructor at the same unit. He was posted to CFS as Chief Flying Instructor on 1st October, 1945, and he still retains that post.
This officer has completed 3,265 hours' Service flying, all of which has been on instructional duties with the exception of his operational tour.
At all times, he has performed his duties with exceptional diligence, while his organisation and administration have shown outstanding ability with high qualities of leadership, and he can be relied upon to perform his duties under any circumstances. He has set a sound example to subordinates, maintained flying discipline without difficulty, and has shown unbound loyalty.
Squadron Leader HOSKINS has completed 68 hours' flying during the past six months.
Unit: Central Flying School, RAAF
Gazetted: The London Gazette, 12 June 1947
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A9300 | HOSKINS J G | HOSKINS JOHN GEOFFREY : Service Number - 261718 : Date of birth - 29 Jul 1914 : Place of birth - Unknown : Place of enlistment - Unknown : Next of Kin - HOSKINS JOHN |
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