Hugh James (RAF officer)
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Hugh James
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| Nickname(s) | "Jimmy" |
| Born | 3 October 1922 Cilfynydd, Wales |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Cardiff, Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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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 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]
