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Honours and awards
30 July 1940 – Acting Flight Lieutenant Mark Henry Brown (37904) is awarded the Distinguished Flying CrossSince the beginning of the war Flight Lieutenant Brown has destroyed at least sixteen enemy aircraft. On 14th June, when leading his flight on patrol, he encountered nine enemy bombers, two of which were destroyed. Later he attacked nine Messerschmitt 109s, destroying one and driving the remainder off. As a result of bullets entering his aircraft he force landed near Caen, and was unable to rejoin the squadron before it withdrew from France. Flight Lieutenant Brown has shown courage of the highest order, and has led many flights with great success and determination when consistently outnumbered by enemy aircraft.
23 May 1941 – Acting Squadron Leader Mark Henry Brown DFC (37904), No. 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force, is awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying CrossThis officer has commanded the squadron with outstanding success. He has destroyed a further two enemy aircraft bringing his total victories to at least 18. His splendid leadership and dauntless spirit have been largely instrumental in maintaining a high standard of efficiency throughout the squadron.
12 January 1943 – Czechoslovak Military Cross to Acting Squadron Leader Mark Henry Brown, DFC (37904), Royal Air Force
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