Hugh James (RAF officer)
| Hugh James | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Jimmy" |
| Born |
3 October 1922 Cilfynydd, Wales |
| Died |
7 January 2015 (aged 92) Cardiff, Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1965 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit |
No. 216 Squadron RAF No. 24 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | Berlin Airlift |
| Awards |
Air Force Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Medal |
Hugh Glanffrwd "Jimmy" James AFC & Bar, DFM (3 October 1922 – 7 January 2015) was a Welsh aviator and Royal Air Force (RAF) officer, who rose to the rank of squadron leader. His plane was shot down in 1942 carrying Lieutenant General William Gott to meet Churchill, leading to Bernard Montgomery's promotion in his place and making possible his subsequent victory over Rommel's "Desert Rats".[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Squadron Leader Hugh James: Pilot whose plane was shot down carrying ‘Strafer’ Gott, leading to Montgomery’s hour of glory". The Independent. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ↑ "Squadron Leader Hugh 'Jimmy' James – obituary". Telegraph.co.uk. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
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