Date of birth:

February 23rd, 1915

Date of death:

February 21st, 1941

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves Lambhill Cemetery
Plot: H. Grave: 741.

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Service number 45200.
James Grant MacCoubrey was at the outbreak of hostilities serving as a Sergeant Pilot with 10 Squadron. After nine months of operational flying he was posted to 19 Operational Training Unit at Kinloss as an instructor. On February 18th 1941, the Whitley V aircraft in which he was Captain, suffered engine failure on approach to Forres aerodrome and crashed on the aerodrome boundary. Five of the crew were found dead in the wreckage,
Sergeant E. Lawley and MacCoubrey were seriously burned.
MacCoubrey died of his extensive burns and shock.

Promotion:
January 8th, 1941: Pilot Officer (probation)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 30th, 1940

Recommendation:
"Before his appointment as Captain of Aircraft, Sgt. MacCoubrey acted as second pilot and Navigator during 8 successful operational missions. Since this time, he has completed a further 14 successful missions, involving the attacking of oil plants, marshalling yards and other important enemy targets. This airman has displayed a splendid devotion to duty and a determination to complete his missions successfully. His work with the squadron has been of the utmost value.”

• - The London Gazette Issue 34910 published on the 30 July 1940
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