Peter Isaacson
Peter Stuart Isaacson AM, DFC, AFC, DFM (31 July 1920 – ) was owner and publisher of the Southern Cross and the Sunday Observer in Melbourne. He was also a war-time pilot, during which time he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Cross and the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Honours and awards
- 30 March 1943 - Distinguished Flying Cross - Pilot Officer Peter Stuart Isaacson, DFM, RAAF, No 156 Squadron, One night in March 1943, this officer was detailed for an attack on Berlin. Following the attack and while still over the target area, his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and severely damaged. The mid-upper turret frame was twisted, the perspex and 2 engine cowlings blown off, the aileron controls damaged and the aircraft forced down to 4,000 feet. On the return journey the aircraft was driven off the route and held in a cone of searchlights for 15 minutes; during this time a further loss of height down to 900 feet occurred. In the face of this perilous situation Pilot Officer Issacson, showing coolness, resolution and skilful airmanship, succeeded in flying his aircraft back to base. This officer is an outstanding captain of aircraft who has a fine record of many successful operational sorties.[1]
Further reading
- Warner, Denis (2000) Pathfinder - The Peter Isaacson Story, Information Australia, ISBN 1863503013
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