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849 Naval Air SquadronLEST WE FORGET |
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James was the much-loved son of Vernon and Liz. He grew up in Winchester with his older sister Caroline. In 1994 he went to Liverpool University where he met his fiancée Sarah. James joined the Royal Navy in January 1999 and trained as a Sea King Observer. He was awarded his wings in July 2002. He joined 849 A Flight in January this year. James was a very popular character in the Squadron, he and Sarah have many good friends, who are now providing tremendous support at this difficult time. They chose to settle in Falmouth where Sarah intends to practice as a dentist. The deployment to the Gulf was his first operational tour of duty. He was 28.
From an
early age James had been fascinated by aircraft, he joined the Royal Navy in
fulfilment of an ambition to fly and to serve his country. His parents recall
how proud he was to wear his uniform and said that he died doing the job he
loved most.
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