31 Facts About Patrick Jameson

Patrick Jameson was later awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his services in Norway.

Patrick Jameson commanded No 266 Squadron during the later stages of the Battle of Britain and then the Blitz, during which he destroyed two bombers.

Patrick Jameson then commanded a series of fighter wings on operations to the continent, including the Dieppe Raid, during which he shot down several more aircraft.

Patrick Jameson settled in New Zealand and died in Lower Hutt, aged 83.

Patrick Jameson, known as Jamie, was born on 10 November 1912 in Wellington, New Zealand, the son of R D Jameson, who was originally from Dublin.

Patrick Jameson was educated at Hutt Valley High School before taking up employment as an assurance clerk with Colonial Mutual Life Assurance.

Patrick Jameson learned to fly at the Wellington Aero Club, soloing in a Gipsy Moth in 1933.

Patrick Jameson became acquainted with fellow New Zealander Edgar Kain of No 73 Squadron, which flew from Digby.

Patrick Jameson's feet had been badly swollen from prolonged immersion in the water.

Patrick Jameson then went on sick leave for another six weeks.

Patrick Jameson discovered and set on fire, two four-engined enemy flying boats which were concealed against the almost vertical side of Rombaksfjord, in a position most difficult to attack.

Patrick Jameson's example has been an inspiration to the rest of the squadron.

Patrick Jameson's squadron, based at Wittering, had been heavily engaged in the Battle of Britain and he was involved in the intensive training up of replacement pilots.

Once the Battle of Britain ended, Patrick Jameson's squadron had a quiet spell but by early April 1941, it was involved in night fighter operations, seeking out German bombers raiding cities in the United Kingdom.

In June 1941 Patrick Jameson was appointed commander of the Wittering wing, with a promotion to wing commander.

Patrick Jameson flew on several offensive operations to the continent as part of the RAF's Circus offensive.

Patrick Jameson is a fine leader whose unsparing efforts have contributed to the excellent fighting spirit of his fellow pilots.

Wing Commander Patrick Jameson has destroyed six enemy aircraft, one being shot down at night, and he has damaged two others.

Patrick Jameson's bearing in the face of the enemy has been of the highest order.

Patrick Jameson continued to lead the Wittering wing through much of 1942 but in August, Jameson commanded a wing specially formed to provide cover for the Dieppe Raid of 19 August.

Patrick Jameson's cannons became jammed early in the engagement and he had to dive away, losing the Fw 190s in the clouds.

Wing Commander Patrick Jameson has destroyed 9 enemy aircraft, 2 of them at night.

In July 1944 Patrick Jameson took command of No 122 Wing, which was composed of three North American P-51 Mustang-equipped squadrons and operating from Normandy at the time.

Shortly after the end of the war in Europe, Patrick Jameson was mentioned in despatches in the King's Birthday Honours.

Patrick Jameson ended the war as a flying ace, credited with nine German aircraft destroyed, one probable and another shared, two damaged and two shared destroyed on water.

Patrick Jameson was again mentioned in despatches for his war service in the 1946 New Years Honours.

Patrick Jameson was promoted to group captain in late 1949 and had a second period in command at Wunsdorf from 1952 to 1954.

Patrick Jameson then had a posting as the senior air staff officer at the headquarters of No 11 Group.

In June 1959, Patrick Jameson was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the Queen's Birthday Honours that year.

Patrick Jameson retired on 6 August 1960 and returned to New Zealand, where he settled in Lower Hutt.

Patrick Jameson died on 1 October 1996 and is buried at Taita Cemetery.