About James Tennant
Born 1896. James Tennant was a British military personnel.
Lieutenant James Tennant MC (born 27 February 1896, date of death unknown) was a Scottish World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Military service Tennant worked in a bank in Newton Stewart, Scotland, before the war. In 1917 he was assigned to No. 20 Squadron as a gunner/observer flying the F.E.2d two-seater. He scored his first aerial victory on 9 June 1917, the same day the squadron lost Francis Cubbon and Frederick Thayre. Four days later, on 13 June, Tennant was teamed with fellow ex-bank clerk Harry Luchford; Tennant would score six victories in a row with Luchford, beginning that day and ending on 17 August 1917.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Tennant?
Scottish flying ace of the First World War
When was James Tennant born?
James Tennant was born on 27 February 1896 in Brydekirk.
What was James Tennant's occupation?
James Tennant was a military personnel.
What nationality was James Tennant?
James Tennant was British.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: James Tennant (RFC officer)
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