That reminded me of the story about Sgt. James Ward, a co-pilot on a Wellington of 75 squadron. On July 7, 1941 his aircraft was attacked by a Me-110 and the wing was set on fire over the North Sea. He crawed out onto the wing and put the fire out using a canvas cockpit cover. He was tied to a rope but it was still dangerous. He got the Victoria Cross also and also was lost on operations within two months of getting the Cross. He was from New Zealand.

The pilot got the Distinguished Flying Cross and the rear gunner got the Distinguished Flying Medal.

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