"During 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. When about to abandon his aircraft owing to flames in the cockpit
he sighted an enemy fighter. 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. Flight Lieutenant Nicolson has
always displayed great enthusiasm for air fighting and this incident
shows that he possesses courage and determination of a high order. 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."
From Flt Lt Nicolson's Victoria Cross citation, awarded on 15 November 1940.
May you be at peace,
Brian
Eurofighter Typhoon ZK349 painted in memory of Nicolson's aircraft.
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