80 – Amiens

Spitfire BR628 YO- 401 Sqn
Date : 28 août 1942
Mission : Circus : Escorte de B17 sur Amiens (80)
Décollage : Biggin Hill
Causes de la perte : Abattu en combat aérien
Lieu de la perte :
Vers Amiens (80)
Flt Lt James WHITHAM RCAF J/15281 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Actiong Flight Lieutenant James WHITHAM (CAN./J.15281), Royal Canadian Air Force, No. 401 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron.
This officer has completed a large number of sorties over enemy occupied territory. He is an excelent flight commander whose fine fighting qualities have been well illustrated when leading his section in attacks on the enemy’s targets. Besides his good work in the air, Flight lieutenant Whitham is a tireless worker on the ground and has proved a source of inspiration to all.
SECOND SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 15th of SEPTEMBER, 1942