James Flint

Wing Commander James Flint, (24 May 1913 – 16 December 2013) was a British businessman and decorated Royal Air Force officer. During active service in World War II, he gained the unique distinction of receiving two gallantry awards for separate actions during the same operation.

Early life Flint was born on 24 May 1913 in Nottingham, England. He was one of four children of William and Edith Flint. He was educated at Trent Bridge Central School. He was awarded an immediate DFM for his 'cool courage and determination to strike at the enemy' during the flight. Having accepted, he was commissioned on 1 May 1942 into the General Duties branch of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as a pilot officer (emergency). He was promoted flight lieutenant on 12 November 1942. In 1944, he converted to the Lancaster Bomber and was posted to No. 50 Squadron RAF as commanding officer. He commanded No. 50 Squadron RAF until the end of the war, Flint was demobbed in 1945.

Later life After being demobilised in 1945, Flint took up employment with a sports outfitters and suppliers, Redmayne and Todd. He then became a representative and director of a hairdressing equipment company, which he worked for until his retirement in 1978.

Flint died on 16 December 2013, aged 100.