Major Von Polheim

Pilot, North American flight

Recruitment Officer and Command Team member (2004 - )

Joined Royal Air Corps in March 2000

Medal & Citation Dates:

Silver Star - 2001

AK Achievement Medal Red Baron World League II - 2001

Distinguished Flying Cross - 2001

Bar to Silver Star - 2001

Aerial Achievement Medal - 2001

Ace Badge (silver) - 2001

Combat Bomber Badge (gold) - 2001

Sic AAMs RBWL III - 203

Second bar to Silver Star RBWL III - 2003

AAM WF II - 2003

Third bar to Silver Star WF II - 2003

Fourth bar to Silver Star RBWL IV - 2003

Five AAMs (bomber) RBWL IV - 2003

Two AAMs (bomber) WF III - 2004

Fifth bar to Silver Star WF III - 204

Five AAMs (bomber) RBWL V - 2004 

Three AAMs (bomber) WF IV - 2004-5

Three AAMs (bomber) RBWL VI - 2005

Bar to Silver Star RBWL VI - 2005

J9 victory medal RBWL VI - 2005

Distinguished Service Cross - 2005

Three AAMs (bomber) War Forces V - 2006

AAM (fighter) War Forces V - 2006

Bronze Star, War Forces V - 2006

Two AAMs (bomber) RBWL VII - 2006

Silver Star, RBWL VII - 2006

Personal History:

Major Von Polheim is, quite simply, a superb specialist long range bomber pilot.  Naturally modest and quiet, his extensive list of awards and honours underlines his immense talent in the role.  He received due recognition from his squad-mates in being elected to the Command Team in 2004 and is the squadron's Recruiting Officer.  "VP" was a member of our RBWL winning side in 2005. 

(last updated January 2007)