Hugh James | |
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Nickname(s) | "Jimmy" |
Born | Cilfynydd, Wales | 3 October 1922
Died | 7 January 2015 Cardiff, Wales | (aged 92)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1965 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Unit | No. 216 Squadron RAF No. 24 Squadron RAF |
Battles / wars | Second World War Berlin Airlift |
Awards | Air Force Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Medal |
Hugh Glanffrwd "Jimmy" James (3 October 1922 – 7 January 2015) was a Welsh aviator and Royal Air Force (RAF) officer, who rose to the rank of squadron leader. He is best known for piloting the aircraft in which Lieutenant-General William Gott died.[1]