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#Name* SORT (↑)First NamesTitleRankRAF Equivalent RankService No.BornNationalityRoleAwardsAir ForceCommandUnitDateofIncident *See Note SORT (↑)AircraftTypeSerialCodeVictories (Fighters)BaseTimeMission                        Incident                        FateCommemoratedPhoto (Click to Expand)Referring Database                        Notes                        Links/Archive Reports
1 GibsonGuy PenroseWing Commander39438PilotVictoria Cross

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RAFBomber Command627Sqn
1944-09-19MosquitoXXKB267AZ:EWoodhall SpaRheydtCrashed, homebound, near Steenbergen (Noord-Brabant). Crashed and burned out. The loss of this Mosquito is believed to have been accidental rather than the result of enemy action. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing the engines spluttering before the crash, which would suggest fuel starvation. Neither Wg.Cdr Gibson or Sqn.Ldr Warwick was particularly familiar with the Mosquito and they may have drained a tank (or tanks) dry, and not been able to diagnose and rectify the cause of the power loss in time to prevent a crash. It has also been reported that the airplane was shot down by friendly fire. A Lancaster bomber crew accidently identified the Mosquito as a Junkers Ju-88

Here he was flying as Controller for a large raid on Bremen. In the chaos that followed Gibson headed for home. Gibson's aircraft crashed at Steenbergen in the Netherlands at around 22:30. Witnesses heard an aircraft flying low, saw that its cockpit was illuminated and then it crashed. At first, Gibson's failure to return to Woodhall Spa was not considered out of the ordinary, as it was assumed he had landed at Coningsby. Likewise at Coningsby there was no immediate concern as there was fog and it was assumed he would have landed elsewhere. However, it soon became apparent he had not returned. The rumour spread rapidly around No. 5 Group that he was missing. He was not posted officially as missing until 29 November.		KilledSteenbergen-en-Kruisland RC Cemetery

DFC awarded when a Fg.Off. with 83 Sqn, gazetted 9th July 1940

Bar to DFC awarded when an acting Sqn.Ldr. with 29 Sqn, gazetted 16th September 1941. Citation reads: "Acting Squadron Leader Guy Penrose GIBSON, DFC (39438), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 29 Squadron. This officer continues to show the utmost courage and devotion to duty. Since joining his present unit, Squadron Leader Gibson has destroyed three and damaged a fourth enemy aircraft. His skill was notably demonstrated when, one night in July, 1941, he intercepted and destroyed a Heinkel 111."

DSO awarded when a acting Wg.Cdr. with 106 Sqn, gazetted 20th November 1942. Citation reads: "Since being awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross, this officer has completed many sorties, including a daylight raid on Danzig and an attack at Gdynia. In the recent attack on Le Creusot, Wing Commander Gibson bombed and machine-gunned the transformer station nearby from 500 feet. On 22nd October, 1942, he participated in the attack on Genoa and, two days later, he led his squadron in a daylight sortie against Milan. On both occasions, Wing Commander •Gibson flew with great distinction. He is a most skilful and courageous leader whose keenness has set a most inspiring example."

Bar to DSO awarded when a acting Wg.Cdr with 106 sqn, gazetted 2nd April 1943. Citation reads: "This officer has an outstanding operational record, having completed 172 sorties. He has always displayed the greatest keenness and, within the past 2 months, has taken part in 6 attacks against well defended targets, including Berlin. In March, 1943, he captained an aircraft detailed to attack Stuttgart. On the outward flight engine trouble developed but he flew on to his objective and bombed it from a low level. This is typical of his outstanding determination to make every sortie a success. By his skilful leadership and contempt for danger he has set an example which has inspired the squadron he commands."

VC awarded to acting Wg.Cdr, whilst with 617 Sqn, gazetted 28th May 1943. Citation reads: "Air Ministry, 28th May, 1943. ROYAL AIR FORCE. The KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the undermentioned officer in recognition of most conspicuous bravery: — Acting Wing Commander Guy Penrose GIBSON, DSO DFC (39438), Reserve of Air Force Officers, No. 617 Squadron: — This officer served as a night bomber pilot at the beginning of the war and quickly established a reputation as an outstanding operational pilot. In addition to taking the fullest possible share in all normal operations, he made single-handed attacks during his " rest " nights on such highly defended objectives as the German battleship Tirpitz, then completing in Wilhelmshaven. When his tour of operational duty was concluded, he asked for a further operational posting and went to a night-fighter unit instead of being posted for instructional duties. In the course of his second operational tour, he destroyed at least three enemy bombers and contributed much to the raising and development of new night-fighter formations. After a short period in a training unit, he again volunteered for operational duties and returned to night bombers. Both as an operational pilot and " as leader of his squadron, he achieved outstandingly successful results and his personal courage knew no bounds. Berlin, Cologne, Danzig, Gdynia, Genoa, Le Creusot, Milan, Nuremberg and Stuttgart were among the targets he attacked by day and by night. On the conclusion of his third operational tour, Wing Commander Gibson pressed strongly to be allowed to remain on operations and he was selected to command a squadron then forming for special tasks. Under his inspiring leadership, this squadron has now executed one of the most devastating attacks of the war—the breaching of the Moehne and Eder dams. The task was fraught with danger and difficulty. Wing Commander Gibson personally made the initial attack on the Moehne dam. Descending to within a few feet of the water and taking the full brunt of the antiaircraft defences, he delivered his attack with great accuracy. Afterwards he circled very low for 30 minutes, drawing the enemy fire on himself in order to leave as free a run as possible to the following aircraft which were attacking the dam in turn. Wling Commander Gibson then led the remainder of his force to the Eder dam where, with complete disregard for his own safety, he repeated his tactics and once more drew on himself the enemy fire so that the attack could be successfully developed. Wing Commander Gibson has completed over 170 sorties, involving more than 600 hours operational flying. Throughout his operational career, prolonged exceptionally at his own request, he has shown leadership, determination and valour of the highest order."

U.S. Legion of Merit (Commander). Son of Alexander James Gibson and Norah Gibson; husband of Eve Mary Gibson, of Westminster, London.		Bernard McCormack (gunner)

Gibson's Dog
2 WarwickJames BrownSquadron Leader156612NavigatorDFC

RAFVRBomber Command627 Sqn
1944-09-19MosquitoXXKB267AZ:EWoodhall SpaRheydtCrashed, homebound, near Steenbergen (Noord-Brabant). Crashed and burned out. The loss of this Mosquito is believed to have been accidental rather than the result of enemy action. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing the engines spluttering before the crash, which would suggest fuel starvation. Neither W/Cdr Gibson or S/Ldr Warwick was particularly familiar with the Mosquito and they may have drained a tank (or tanks) dry, and not been able to diagnose and rectify the cause of the power loss in time to prevent a crash. It has also been reported that the airplane was shot down by friendly fire. A Lancaster bomber crew accidently identified the Mosquito as a Junkers Ju-88

Here he was flying as Controller for a large raid on Bremen. In the chaos that followed Gibson headed for home. Gibson's aircraft crashed at Steenbergen in the Netherlands at around 22:30. Witnesses heard an aircraft flying low, saw that its cockpit was illuminated and then it crashed. At first, Gibson's failure to return to Woodhall Spa was not considered out of the ordinary, as it was assumed he had landed at Coningsby. Likewise at Coningsby there was no immediate concern as there was fog and it was assumed he would have landed elsewhere. However, it soon became apparent he had not returned. The rumour spread rapidly around No. 5 Group that he was missing. He was not posted officially as missing until 29 November.		KilledSteenbergen-en-Kruisland RC Cemetery
DFC awarded as a Plt.Off with 49 Sqn, gazetted 15th February 1944

Son of William John and Josephine (née Brown) Warwick from Belfast, Ireland.

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