Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

August 31st, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 22nd, 1940

"Sergeant Abbott has completed 33 successful operational flights over enemy territory since the beginning of the war, a total flying time of 207.35 hours. In spite of the severest weather and against the fiercest opposition, this pilot is consistently showing exceptional courage and determination in seeking and successfully bombing his objective. On the night of 26/27th August, 1940, Sergeant Abbott carried out a most successful attack from an altitude of 2,000 feet, his aircraft sustaining considerable damage from anti-aircraft fire. He brought his crew safely home, the latter part of the trip on one engine."

Remarks by Station Commander 27th August 1941:

"Strongly recommended. This pilot has a habit of going in low, thereby making sure of himself and lighting up the target for others.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 24th, 1941

"This officer joined the unit for his second tour of operational flying in February, 1941, and since then has completed 21 sorties, involving 126 hours flying. On ten of these missions Flight Lieutenant Abbott acted as navigator and, on the remainder, as captain of aircraft. His value to the unit has been inestimable. His qualities of leadership and his morale are of the highest order and he sets a magnificent example to all.”