[Steve49]

Brian,

Can't help with the Gazette's, but if it helps the only 'Carrier' with PQ18 was HMS AVENGER which carried three Swordfish (from 825 Sqn) and twelve Sea Hurricanes (from 802 and 883 Sqn's). (CAM Ship EMPIRE MORN was also with the convoy, but this carried an RAF Hurricane).

Some details of PQ18 air actions in books 'Convoy' by Paul Kemp and 'The escort carrier in world war II' by David Wragg, but neither identifies any pilots.

Hope this is of some interest.

Regards

Steve Pegge