Three Battles of No 103 Squadron were, on 27th September 1939 carrying out reconnaissance of the Franco-German frontier, when three Bf109´s attacked. The first aircraft hit was K9271 flown by Flying Officer Vipa, with observer, Sergeant Vickers, who was severely injured. The pilot force landed near Rohrbach, and sergeant John Vickers was taken to hospital.He became the first British airman to be awarded a French decoration, being awarded the Medaille Militaire before he died on 7th October.

" Blitzed!" by Victor Bingham

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