Bomber Command Memorial

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Wing Commander Gibson, whose persoanl courage knew no bounds, was quickly recognised to be an outstanding operational pilot and leader. He served with conspicuously successful results as a night bomber pilot and also as a night fighter pilot, on operational tours. In addition, on his "rest" nights he made single-handed attacks on highly defended objectives such as the German battleship Tirpitz. Wing Commander Gibson was then selected to command a squadron formed for special tasks. Under his inspiring leadership this squadron executed on of the most devastating attacks o the war - the beaching of the Moehne and Eder dams. Wing Commander Gibson personally made the initial attack on the Moehne dam. Descending to within a few feet of the water, he delivered his attack with great accuracy. He then circled very low for thirty minutes, drawing the enemy fire and permitting as free a run as possible to the following aircraft. he repeated these tactics in t he attack on the Eder dam. Throughout his operations career, prolonged exceptionally at his request, he has shown leadership, determination and valour of the highest order. London Gazette of 27 May 1943