§ 46. Mr. Molsonasked the Prime Minister whether he has been able to arrive at any conclusions regarding the issue of the 1939–43 Star to personnel serving in A.A. Command during the Battle of Britain, from August, 1940 to June, 1941.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill)I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave on 26th September last in reply to Questions on this subject.
§ Major Sir Ronald RossWhen my right hon. Friend is considering these matters, will he bear in mind that the victors of our first victory, the aircrews in the Battle of Britain, have so far received no distinctive mark for their unique services, but have only the ordinary medals?
§ The Prime MinisterI doubt very much whether that is the case. I think they certainly have the Silver Rosette, but I will inquire about it.
§ Sir R. RossMay I respectfully suggest that they might have something which is really distinctive, such as a pair of pilot's wings in miniature, as their services were quite unexampled?
§ The Prime MinisterI think that all these matters will be better reviewed when we come nearer to the end of the war. Later on I am answering another Question.