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James Joseph O'Meara | |
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 James Joseph O'Meara | |
| Nickname(s) | "Orange" |
| Born | 20 February 1919 Barnsley, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 5 July 1974 (aged 55) Barnstaple, Devon, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1945 1950–1959 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Commands | No. 131 Squadron RAF (1943–44) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches |
James Joseph "Orange" O'Meara, DSO, DFC & Bar (20 February 1919 – 5 July 1974) was a Royal Air Force officer and fighter pilot of the Second World War. He became a flying ace during the Battle of Britain while flying the Supermarine Spitfire, and by war's end was credited with 11 kills, two shared victories, one unconfirmed destroyed, four probables, 11 damaged and one shared damaged.[1]
- ^ Price 1966, p. 92