James Thain

James Thain
Born(1921-02-08)8 February 1921
Bermondsey, London, England
Died6 August 1975(1975-08-06) (aged 54)
Bracknell, Berkshire, England
OccupationsAviator, farmer
SpouseRuby Violet Thain (13.06.1913-27.11.1998)
Military career
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
RankFlight lieutenant
ConflictsSecond World War

James Thain (8 February 1921 – 6 August 1975) was a British aviator and former Royal Air Force officer. He was the pilot in command aboard BEA Flight 609 when it crashed in the 1958 Munich air disaster.

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