| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | ZJ939 |
| Military Code: | WS-U |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4 |
| C/n (msn): | 0124/BS032 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 9 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | FS George Thompson VC |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LossiemouthMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGQS IATA: LMO Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2022 |
| Photo by: | Berry Vissers |
| Photo ID: | 467554 |
| Photo Comment |
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On 1 January 1945 Lancaster DP377 'WS-U' was involved on a dawn attack on the Dortmund-Ems canal, when the bomber was badly hit by two shells, setting the aircraft ablaze. FS Thompson noticed the mid-upper gunner on fire and helped him to a safe place. Badly burned himself, he went to drag the rear-gunner, also ablaze, to a safe space. The aircraft crash landed and the crew were taken to hospital. Thompson started to recover, but developed pneumonia and passed away. Two weeks later he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, now proudly commemorated on the tail of this 9 Sqn Typhoon FGR4. This photo is copyright © Berry Vissers, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 June 2022, and has since been viewed 233 times. |