Michael Lister Robinson DSO, DFC (8 May 1917 – 10 April 1942) was a British flying ace of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.

He spent the final months of the year on staff duties but returned to operational flying with an appointment as leader of the Tangmere fighter wing in January 1942.

[3] Once Robinson's schooling was completed, he joined the Royal Air Force on a short service commission in September 1935.

[1] His new unit was stationed at Northolt and equipped with the Gloster Gauntlet biplane aircraft but soon was to be the first RAF squadron to receive the Hawker Hurricane fighter.

[7] The squadron saw little action during the Phoney War and he was involved in an aircraft accident on 6 May and his injuries to his hand warranted repatriation to the United Kingdom where he was hospitalised.

[8] On 31 August, Robinson claimed his first aerial victories, destroying a Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter to the south of Maidstone.

On 7 October he destroyed two Bf 110s but towards the end of the month, the Luftwaffe's offensive against England began to slow down.

[9][10] For his successes in the preceding weeks, Robinson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the official announcement was made in The London Gazette on 26 November.

The published citation read: Squadron Leader Robinson has shown conspicuous gallantry and leadership in his attacks against the enemy.

On two days, in combat with large enemy forces, he destroyed two of their aircraft on each occasion, bringing his total victories to at least six.No.

609 Squadron provided cover for the attacking British bombers, Robinson shot down a Bf 109.

He has acted as leader in recent offensive operations over occupied territory and, on numerous occasions, has led his wing with determination, skill and courage.

[9] While engaged in a search and rescue mission for a pilot downed in the English Channel on 19 August, he ran out of fuel and had to crash-land at Manston airfield.

[16] He shot down a Bf 109 near Gravelines on 27 August, his final aerial victory as he was rested from operation and sent on leave early the following month.

He was mentioned in despatches in the 1942 New Year Honours, and on the day this was announced, 1 January 1942, was appointed commander of the fighter wing at Tangmere.

Making a cross-channel sweep to occupied France on 10 April 1942, he was engaged by Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters of Jagdgeschwader 26.

[18] At the time of his presumed death, he was credited with having shot down sixteen German aircraft, and four more probably destroyed, plus a fifth shared with another pilot.