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Bob Jones

· 182962 · United Kingdom

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Distinguished Service Order (DSO) — gazetted 30 January 1945

In December, 1944, this officer was pilot and captain of an aircraft detailed for an attack against Oberhausen. On the run in to the target 'his aircraft was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire and sustained extensive damage. Flying Officer Jones was injured about the face. Both eyes were affected causing temporary blindness. The aircraft went into a dive. Although in dire distress. Flying Officer Jones -displayed outstanding coolness. He succeeded in levelling out and then, with another member of the crew to direct him, rejoined the bomber forces to execute his attack. Still unable to see. Flying Officer Jones remained at the controls and left the target area in accordance with the directions g.