Hugh James (RAF officer)

Hugh James
Nickname(s)"Jimmy"
Born(1922-10-03)3 October 1922
Cilfynydd, Wales
Died7 January 2015(2015-01-07) (aged 92)
Cardiff, Wales
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1940–1965
RankSquadron Leader
UnitNo. 216 Squadron RAF
No. 24 Squadron RAF
Battles / warsSecond World War Berlin Airlift
AwardsAir 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]

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