James Brindley Nicolson VC DFC
(1917-1945)
Died aged 28
Wikidata WikipediaWing Commander Eric James Brindley Nicolson, VC, DFC (29 April 1917 – 2 May 1945) was a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
DbPedia
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Nicolson Drive. This road is named in memory of Wing Commander J. B. Nicolson V.C, D.F.C. The only fighter pilot to be awarded the Victoria Cross in World War II. Killed 2nd May 1945. "We will remember them"
38, Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-sea, United Kingdom where they lived near
On or near this spot on the 16th August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, the late Wing Commander (then Flight Lieutenant) J. B. Nicolson VC DFC RAF of no.249 Squadron, landed after parachuting from his burning Hurricane following an engagement with the enemy. After being hit and his aircraft set on fire, he continued with the action and was successful in destroying an Me 110 before abandoning his aircraft. For this act of gallantry he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the only pilot of Fighter Command to be so honoured during World War II.
Nicolson House, First Avenue, Millbrook Industrial Estate, Southampton, United Kingdom where they landed (1940)