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One of the most famous Canadian Spitfire pilots, Wing Commander James “Stocky” Edwards DFC and bar DSO. “Stocky” commanded 127 Wing near the end of World War II and was credited with 19 confirmed victories.

The aircraft is his personal Spitfire Mk. XVI ser.no. TD147 coded with his initials JF-E. [Photo James Edwards coll., via Pat Murphy]