Victoria Cross holder
The Victoria Cross is the most prestigious decoration in the British honours system, awarded to members of the British armed forces and to the other Commonwealth nations during the world wars. The VC is earned by acts of valour in the presence of the enemy. Tell us their stories.
Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'
Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'
Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'
Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"
Flying Officer Cyril Joe Barton VC, 578 Sqn,. RAFVR - 'He died saving his crew'
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