![]() Nicolson, VC, RAF (Detail from photograph by Stanley Devon, Royal Air Force official photographer. Peter Townsend wrote about Nick Nicolson’s battle in his history of the Battle of Britain, Duel of Eagles: Flight Lieutenant Eric J.B. The London Gazette, Number 34993, Friday, 15 November 1940, at 9, Column 1 Wing Commander Nicolson’s medals at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London. ![]() By continuing to engage the enemy after he had been wounded and his aircraft set on fire, he displayed exceptional gallantry and disregard for the safety of his own life. This he attacked and shot down, although as a result of staying in his burning aircraft he sustained serious burns to his hands, face, neck and legs.įlight Lieutenant Nicolson has always displayed great enthusiasm for air fighting and this incident shows that he possesses courage and determination of a high order. When about to abandon his aircraft owing to flames in the cockpit he sighted an enemy fighter. 249 Squadron.ĭuring an engagement with the enemy near Southampton on 16th August, 1940, Flight Lieutenant Nicolson’s aircraft was hit by four cannon shells, two of which wounded him whilst another set fire to the gravity tank. The KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Victoria Cross on the undermentioned officer in recognition of most conspicuous bravery : -įlight Lieutenant James Brindley NICOLSON (39329) - No. Flight Lieutenant Eric James Brindley Nicolson, Royal Air Force.
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