Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 20th, 1942

"One night in July, 1942, Pilot Officer Jackson was pilot of a four-engined bomber detailed to attack the heavily defended town of Dusseldorf. While making his attack his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and severely damaged. The port and starboard outer engines were put out of action but displaying expert airmanship Pilot Officer Jackson maneuvered his aircraft away from the target area. On the return journey he lost height until he was down to 6,000 feet, when his aircraft was again engaged by searchlights and anti-aircraft fire, but by skillful evasive tactics he was able to continue on his course, and make a successful forced landing at his home base. Since this hazardous trip Pilot Officer Jackson has taken part in many successful operations. By his high morale and fine conduct, both in the air and on the ground, he has set a valuable example."