Fighter Command's only VC

16th August 1940: Hurricane pilot suffers severe burns as he remains in his burning plane to shoot down an enemy aircraft

Nicolson's successful attack in his burning Hurricane was widely publicised when his VC was announced, including this graphic image from the Illustrated London News.

Twenty-three-year-old Flight Lieutenant James Nicolson won the only Victoria Cross of the Battle of Britain on 16th August 1940. His aircraft was set on fire during an action with the enemy …