The Victoria Cross Blog

"With the flames taking hold and spreading at an alarming rate it was looking fairly certain that the crew would have to abandon the aircraft... James however had a better idea."

"Realising his company is at the real risk of being wiped out, jeopardising the whole landing, Sgt. Major Hollis jumps into action..."

"With all the fire now concentrated at this lone Gurkha, Tul miraculously manages to cross over 30 yards of ankle deep mud, fallen trees and shell holes whilst firing his gun from the hip."