A Second World War flying ace from Battleford recently turned 100 years old. Wing Commander (Ret’d) James “Stocky” Edwards celebrated his milestone at a party at his residence in Comox, B.C. He later was sent to Italy, where he flew Spitfires as Squadron Commander for 274 RAF Squadron. In 1945, Stocky was posted to 127 RCAF Wing as Wing Commander until the end of the war. Edwards has been recipient of many awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar, the Distinguished Flying Medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 07, 2021 19:18 UTC