Last week Wg Cdr ‘Tim’ Elkington received the Ushakov medal from the Russian Ambassador at the Embassy in London.
This medal, honouring Admiral Ushakov, is awarded for meritorious Naval service to the Soviet Union. (The Admiral never lost a battle!)
Tim was involved in the supply of Hurricanes to Murmansk in 1941, flying off a Carrier to land on Soviet territory.
Full story elsewhere.
…And this is all after downing an Me109 in the Battle of Britain, being downed himself the next day, and a stint as escort for Atlantic Convoys again on the Hurricane.
What a man!
Seemingly forgotten in the depths of bureaucracy, a few gentle prods in the right direction made all this happen in less than two weeks.
With thanks to the British Defence Attache, his Staff and friends in UK.
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By: DCK - 23rd August 2014 at 20:05
Congratulations, Tim!
By: iceni - 23rd August 2014 at 15:37
Well done Tim. Long overdue!
By: PeterVerney - 13th August 2014 at 16:31
The mills of God grind slow.
Well done.
By: charliehunt - 12th August 2014 at 14:31
The expression on your face says it all!!;)
By: cotteswold - 12th August 2014 at 14:28
Try no14 now – hopefully released for public view!
Tim
By: Rocketeer - 11th August 2014 at 21:51
Well done Sir! Are you out and about this year? Can we unite you with my Hurri cockpit?
By: trumper - 11th August 2014 at 20:15
Thanks – but why do they work OK with me??
Hi Tim,
I really don’t know to be honest,maybe because you are hosting them.All i see is
“Page Not Found
Oops! Looks like you followed a bad link.
If you think this is a problem with Flickr, please tell us.
Here is a link to the home page.
2014-08-11-00439ae5″
Thanks ,once again well done,very well deserved 🙂
By: 1batfastard - 11th August 2014 at 19:47
Hi All,
I would just like to add my warmest congratulations for receiving at long last what was due. :applause:
Geoff.
By: cotteswold - 11th August 2014 at 19:41
Thanks – but why do they work OK with me??
By: trumper - 11th August 2014 at 18:21
When we are critical of delays in the system, this may be worth a read?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23579676@N03/14887090022/
Arctic Star? Yes! A close encounter……
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23579676@N03/14864491366/
I was not amused by the ex-RN yacker!!
Tim
Sorry the links are not working 🙁
By: cotteswold - 11th August 2014 at 17:43
When we are critical of delays in the system, this may be worth a read?
https://www.flickr.com/gp/23579676@N03/067261
Arctic Star? Yes! A close encounter……
https://www.flickr.com/gp/23579676@N03/8ZJ6e1
I was not amused by the ex-RN yacker!!
Tim
By: SimonSpitfire - 11th August 2014 at 16:56
Very well done Cotteswold, anyone concerned with war duties in Russia during WW2 deserves a medal! Did you get the Arctic Star recently?
Regards,
Simon
By: Seafuryfan - 11th August 2014 at 16:09
A well deserved honour for a brave man. Thanks as well to Oily Rag for posting.
By: Oily Rag - 11th August 2014 at 15:28
Congratulations sir!
Translation:
“Two beers, please, and my Friend is paying”
By: DaveF68 - 11th August 2014 at 13:43
Congratulations sir!
By: cotteswold - 11th August 2014 at 13:31
Must be getting old – had to look up поздравления – never used it!
спасибо!
Tim
By: D1566 - 11th August 2014 at 11:42
поздравления товарищ!
🙂
By: charliehunt - 11th August 2014 at 08:47
Tim – the Father of the Forum (maybe) very many well deserved congratulations!;)
By: Flygirl - 11th August 2014 at 07:42
Fantastic news. Congratulations Tim.
By: trumper - 10th August 2014 at 19:16
I’s nice to see that even in todays sour political climate between the nations real heroes are still recognised,well deserved Tim 🙂
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