James, Kenneth 'Skeeta'

Kenneth E (Skeeta) James

RAAF September 1941 to Feb 1944 408021

Squadron Leader

Ken (Skeeta) James and Spitty

Fresh Graduate . Native of Victoria. Succeeded R.C.H. Sly as B Flight Commander between 28/4/42 and 18/6/42, replaced D.H. Maclean before taking command of the unit.

Tour expired in February 1944.

Later CO No 85 Squadron RAAF September 1944 to March 1945 then No 790 Squadron RAAF May 1945.

Three confirmed victories, one being shared with No 457 Squadron, Europe and Darwin 1942-1943.

No 79 Squadron, Morotai