The possible route taken by P/O Tinmouth's aircraft before coming to a halt in the fields south of Sutton on the Forest (Photo Mr Graham Sharpe).

Tony Tinmouth was born in Limerick, Ireland on 15th January 1924 but emigrated to Canada with his family where he attended a Catholic High School in Montreal. His home was listed as being in Harring Cove (or Fairview) in Nova Scotia where he worked as a clerk when he enlisted for RCAF service in Montreal on the 24th October 1941. Having completed initial training in Canada he sailed for the UK in Autumn 1942. His bomber training began at Wellesbourne Mountford at 22 OTU after which he was posted to Yorkshire and completed his HCU training at Wombleton with 1666 HCU. F/Sgt Tinmouth's DFM was gained with 431 Squadron, Gazetted on 14th March 1944. On 22nd February 1944 F/Sgt Tinmouth's 431 Squadron Halifax LK626 iced up on a training flight, he attempted to reach Hawarden airfield but was forced to land near Pentre, Flintshire. No injuries were reported. Later in the year he received a commission and was posted to 415 Squadron. His DFM was presented by King George VI on 11th August 1944. The citation for his DFM reads... "One night in February 1944, this airman piloted an aircraft detailedto attack Berlin. On the outward flight the aircraft was attacked by a fighter and sustained damage to the fuselage, the oxygen supply system, the wireless apparatus and other equipment. The inter-communication system was also rendered unserviceable. Undeterred, Flight Sergeant Tinmouth went on to the target and pressed home his attack. On the return flight the bomber was intercepted by more fighters but by his skill, good judgement and resource Flight Sergeant Tinmouth brought his aircraft home without sustaining further damage. On this, his first sortie as captain, this airman displayed a high standard of leadership, courage and determination." The recommendation for his DFM reads.. "On his first operational sortie as Captain of a bomber which attacked Berlin on the night of 15th/16th February 1944, the aircraft was attacked on the outward flightby an enemy fighter and sustained damage to the fuselage, oxygen system and electrical equipment. Although the aircraft was without intercommunication and one of the crew was wounded and another had no oxygen, undettered, Flight Sergeant Tinmouth continued and successfully bombed his target. During the return journey, the aircraft was again attacked by enemy night fighters but by his ability to make instant decisions in emergency, skilful pilotage and cool judgement, no further damage was sustained by the aircraft. Throughout, this airman has displayed fine leadership and courage which won the entire confidence of his crew. I recommend that he be awarded an immediate DFM." 25th February 1944.

F/O Tinmouth was also awarded the DFC later in the War whilst serving with 415 Squadron at East Moor. This Award became effective 6th January 1945. The Award was presented on 5th October 1946 and the citation reads.."Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal this officer has taken part in many operational missions against some of the enemy's most heavily defended targets. An outstanding captain of aircraft, he has always displayed great courage and devotion to duty." Tony Tinmouth was posted to 14 OTU in September 1944 and left the RCAF in May 1945. He was undoubtable a fine bomber pilot, he returned home to Lachine. He later graduated from McGill University with an Engineering degree. He appears to have joined 2450 Aircraft Control and Warning (Aux) Squadron but gave up this in 1958. He married and through internet research he had four children. He was still living in 2001.

George Webber received a commission to the rank of P/O on probation on 11th July 1944.