Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Pilot Officer

Unit:

No. 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 22nd, 1942

Citation:
"In August, 1942, Flight Lieutenant Parry and Pilot Officer Robson were pilot and navigator respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Germany in daylight. In spite of difficulties, and in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, the target, which was comparatively small, was vigorously attacked from a low level and hits were made. Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Parry and Pilot Officer Robson, whose skilful navigation was of the greatest assistance, displayed great courage and determination to achieve success. Both these officers have completed numerous sorties."

Recommendation:
"On 25 August 1942, Pilot Officer Robson was the navigator of an aircraft detailed to attack Knapsack (Cologne) power station in daylight. The weather conditions at the time were almost clear sky, good visibility though some ground haze.

The whole operation was carried out at low-level and demanded the highest standard of navigation and precise map reading. In spite of ground haze and the accumulation of insects on the windscreen, Pilot Officer Robson navigated the aircraft exactly as planned with the result that the attack was delivered with great success at a precise time.

Pilot Officer Robson carried out 35 operational sorties during his first tour of operations. In this, his second tour, he has completed 10 sorties in clear weather by day, all involving deep penetration into enemy territory and good navigation. At all times he has displayed great keenness and initiative."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 9th, 1943

Awarded for:

Oslo Mosquito raid

Citation:
"In September 1942 this officer participated as navigator of the leading aircraft in the successful attack on Gestapo Headquarters in Oslo. This operation, which demanded most accurate navigation, careful planning and map reading was accomplished with skill and resource by Flying Officer Robson. After bombing the target, he directed his pilot through a successful evasion action when the aircraft was attacked by three enemy fighters. This officer had displayed a high order of gallantry and devotion to duty."

Second DFC awarded as a Bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)