Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 408 (Goose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

November 25th, 1941

"One night in November, 1941, this officer was the pilot of an aircraft which carried out a mine-laying mission in waters near the enemy coast. Extremely adverse weather conditions were encountered whilst flying over the sea and, when the target area was reached, very heavy clouds were encountered. Nevertheless, Pilot Officer Biggane descended beneath them and skillfully located his . position. Whilst making his approach to the target, his aircraft was illuminated by searchlights and immediately subjected to intense and accurate fire from 2 armed ships. Defying this barrage, Pilot Officer Biggane continued his course and, although his aircraft received a direct hit on one of the wings, he skillfully accomplished his task. This officer has completed many operational sorties, including attacks on important targets in Germany. On one occasion, whilst flying to Mannheim, his aircraft was attacked by 2 enemy fighters whilst held in a concentration of searchlights but, although his aircraft sustained damage, Pilot Officer Biggane skillfully evaded his attackers, continued his flight and finally bombed his objective. On a second occasion, in the course of another mission, he attacked 2 ships scoring a direct hit on 1 of them from, a low level. Throughout, this officer has displayed great determination, courage and initiative."