Norman Cyril Jackson, V. C winner
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Norman Cyril Jackson, V. C winner
Warrant Officer Norman Cyril Jackson(1919-1994), Victoria Cross winner, as he appeared in the Illustrated London News, 1945. As a flight sergeant, Jackson was decorated for conspicous bravery, when, inspite of his wounds, he climbed out onto the fuselage of his Lancaster Bomber while on a mission over Schweinfurt, to put out a fire started by an enemy fighter near the petrol tank. Date: 1945
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In this striking image from the Illustrated London News, published in 1945, we see the face of heroism and determination: Warrant Officer Norman Cyril Jackson, VC. Jackson's extraordinary act of bravery took place during a bombing mission over the industrial city of Schweinfurt in Germany. As a flight sergeant on board a Lancaster Bomber, Jackson and his crew were under heavy attack from enemy fighters. Amidst the chaos and destruction, a fire broke out near the petrol tank. Despite having sustained wounds during the attack, Jackson did not hesitate. He bravely climbed out onto the fuselage of the aircraft, exposing himself to further danger, to put out the fire and save his comrades and the mission. The Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the British honours system, was awarded to Jackson for his conspicuous bravery that day. His selfless actions, in the face of certain danger, exemplify the courage and resilience of the men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II. The war may have ended decades ago, but the stories of heroes like Jackson continue to inspire us, reminding us of the sacrifices made during that pivotal period in history. Norman Cyril Jackson's legacy as a Victoria Cross winner is an enduring testament to the human spirit and the lengths that individuals will go to protect their comrades and their country. This image, captured in the Illustrated London News, serves as a powerful reminder of the heroism and determination that defined a generation.
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