Youngest VC of the War

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/83
Date Released
14 Oct 1940
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
18 year old Sergeant John Hannah fought the flames in a blazing bomber while the pilot brought the machine back. Pilot Officer Connor DFC recounts the experience with Sergeant Hannah, the youngest VC of the war.
Keywords
Aviation; Military; Awards and honours
Length of story (in feet)
190
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Youngest VC of the War', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 40/83, 14 Oct 1940. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/98319 (Accessed 16 Jun 2025)