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No. 249 Squadron RAF
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No. 249 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force squadron, active in the sea-patrol, fighter and bomber roles during its existence. It was one of the top scoring fighter squadrons of the RAF in World War II
The heraldic badge of the squadron as it appears on the Battle of Britain Monument in London.
The heraldic badge of the squadron as it appears on the Battle of Britain Monument in London.
Spitfires 249 Sqn at RAF Ta Kali 1942
Spitfires 249 Sqn at RAF Ta Kali 1942
James Brindley Nicolson
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James Brindley Eric Nicolson, was a fighter pilot and wing commander in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in th
No. 249 Squadron RAF
…the unit fought in the Battle of Britain. The only Victoria Cross awarded to an RAF Fighter Command pilot during the Battle of Britain, was won by James Brindley Nicolson while serving with the squadron. Offensive missions over France began in December 1940 but in May 1941, No. 249 was transferred to Malta by aircraft…
Flight Lieutenant Nicolson (centre) while recuperating from wounds after his VC action, November 1940
Flight Lieutenant Nicolson (centre) while recuperating from wounds after his VC action, November 1940
A British Hawker Hurricane, similar to what Nicolson would have flown during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
A British Hawker Hurricane, similar to what Nicolson would have flown during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
Eurofighter Typhoon ZK349, in World War Two colours, with Nicolson's squad number, at Royal International Air Tattoo 2015
Eurofighter Typhoon ZK349, in World War Two colours, with Nicolson's squad number, at Royal International Air Tattoo 2015