“Great Escape” hero Jimmy James

Posted: Sunday, January 20th, 2008 11:47 pm

RAF pilot who was awarded the Military Cross for his part in the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III …

Squadron Leader B. A. “Jimmy” James, MC, survivor of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III, was born on April 17, 1915. He died on January 18, 2008, aged 92 … Read full obituary