Jimmy Davies (RAF officer)
James Davies | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 Bernardsville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | 27 June 1940 (aged 26–27) English Channel |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1936–1940 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Service number | 37796 |
| Unit | No. 79 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
James William Elias Davies, DFC (1913 – 27 June 1940) was an American combat fighter pilot who was the first American-born airman to die in combat in World War II. Davies was shot down and killed on 27 June 1940.
Although born in the United States, his family moved to Wales before the start of the war. As such, he appears in official records as being British.