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On August 16, 1940 over the Southampton region Flt.Lt. James Nicolson was part of Red Flight when they encountered three Bf-110s that they attacked but in turn were attacked by three Bf-109s. Nicolson’s aircraft was hit four times wounding him and setting his fuel ablaze. In spite of the fire Nicolson managed to shoot down an enemy aircraft before bailing out. On his descent he was mistakenly shot by Defense Volunteers but managed to survive. For his bravery he became the sole Fighter Command recipient of the Victoria Cross.