| George Everard Gibbons | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 1895 Stourbridge, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | England |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 20 Squadron RFC, No. 62 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain George Everard Gibbons (born 15 February 1895, date of death unknown) was a World War flying ace credited with 18 aerial victories. His victories were achieved piloting a Bristol F.2 Fighter, beginning on 12 March 1918 and ending on 14 September 1918. Both of his observers, Sydney Knights and Thomas Elliott, became aces flying with him. Gibbons' final tally consisted of three enemy aircraft destroyed by fire, five others destroyed, and ten driven down out of control.[1] Towards the end of the war, he was posted to Home Establishment.[2]
Military Cross (MC)
T./Capt. George Everard Gibbons, Gen. List and R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has lately destroyed three enemy machines and driven down others out of control. He has always shown great gallantry and keenness, and has commanded his flight with distinction, performing invaluable services in training young officers in the squadron.[3] (30901/10953) Retrieved 4 January 2010.[4]
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Lieut. (A./Capt.) George Everard Gibbons, M.C. (FRANCE)
On 4 August, when leading a patrol, his formation was attacked by twenty enemy aeroplanes. Seeing one of our Bristol fighters, in difficulties with its propeller, being attacked by one of the enemy machines, he dived and drove it down to crash; when climbing back to join his formation his observer shot down another enemy machine. In addition to the foregoing Capt. Gibbons has destroyed four enemy aeroplanes and driven down three out of control. The gallantry in action he invariably displays sets an inspiriting example to those with whom he serves.[5]
Bristol F2 Fighter Aces of World War I. Jon Guttman, Harry Dempsey. Osprey Publishing, 2007. ISBN 1846032016, 9781846032011