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Old 20th September 2025, 17:41
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Re: who shot down Sgt. James McCairns on 6 July 1941?
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Re: who shot down Sgt. James McCairns on 6 July 1941?
Famous is defined as known about by many people. I now know about him! As to locations, the only ones are 30km N Grand Fort Philippe , 10km E.Dover, Socx, Houthem, NW Dunkirk & Wormhoudt
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Famous is defined as known about by many people. I know know about him! As to locations, the only ones are 30km N Grand Fort Philippe , 10km E.Dover, Socx, Houthem, NW Dunkirk & Wormhoudt
Maybe 'famous' is the wrong word Chris. He was certainly highly decorated, and after escaping he joined No. 161 Squadron at RAF Tempsford flying special duties Lysanders.

I'm asking because I have just acquired the photos that turned up a few years ago of him being captured, plus his wrecked Spitfire.
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