Air Force Medal (E11R), Defence medal, War Medal,
F. Sgt.E. Walker ( later Flight Lieutenant)
A.F.M. L.G.1/1/1954
With original-
Aircrew Categorisation Card
Commission warrant dated 7/7/1955 Ernest Walker A.F.M.
Weapons Certificate 1966, Buckingham Palace Investiture guest card 16 March 1954
Congratulatory letter for AFM from Group captain commanding RAF Gutersloh
MOD letter on retirement January 1973
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Ernest Walker, served with 541 as Flight Sergeant (Spitfires & Lancasters mixed commissioned Pilot Officer 7/7/1955, F/O 8/7/1958, F/L 7/7/1961 ret. 1973
Distinguished Flying Medal group with Log Book, (57 ops.) a fine immediate award, Sgt. (WO/Air Gunner) 462 Squadron (previously 58 & 405 Sqdns.) awarded during a raid on Palermo Harbour bracing his foot against an igniting flare chute. The resulting explosion rather than the probable destruction of the aircraft was restricted to severely injuring the recipients foot along with and damage only to the rear blowing out the rear bulkhead door, twisting the ammunition tracks and distorting many frame members. Despite his injuries continued to carry out his duties . Had previously participated in the destruction of two enemy fighters. Later commissioned Pilot Officer. 


