James Stocky Edwards is known to be the famous Canadian Second World War Ace Pilot, who recently passed on at the age of 100, as he reportedly died On May 14, 2022.
From 1940 to 1972, James was named and honored due to his captivating work in the Canadian Air Force.
James was awarded as one of the 100 most influential Canadians in aviation. He had his name included with the others on the 2009 CF-18 Centennial of Flight demonstration Hornet.
James Stocky Edwards death news is all over but his cause of death remains unknown.
Although he was in the beginning stages of heart failure, according to the reports of Vancouver Island. His long-time close friend, who was on vacation in Mexico, received a phone call mentioning his health update before his death.
The heroic character James never failed to amaze netizens with his flying skills.
James took his last breath and died peacefully on Saturday evening, surrounded by his family and close friends. Twitter mourns his death, and tributes have poured in via Twitter ever since.
On Saturday, Comox Mayor, Russ Arnott, confirmed the death via Facebook post with the statement, Stocky’s intelligence, warmth, and energy never ceased to amaze us.”
Mayor Bob Wells of Courtenay, B.C. wrote, “Edwards was a heroic man of great character and conviction, and yet he was consistently humble, charming, and kind.”
At the age of 19, James Stocky Edwards joined RCAF in 1940. He died at age 100 on May 14, 2022, Saturday.
James was in the senior commissioned rank as a wing commander in the British Royal Airforce.
Upon his graduation from St. Thomas College, he volunteered initially in the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force).
In 1942 WWII, he flew his first operational trip, where he shot down his first enemy aircraft, a Bf 109, A German fighter aircraft.
James received tons of accolades and medals such as the Distinguished Flying Medal while working in avaiation. Canadian Forces Decoration, Member of the Order of Canada, and many more.
James Stockey Edwards was a family man. He was survived by his wife, Toni, and children.
James was born in 1921 to supportive parents, James attended his first flying operation when he was 20. There are no further details of his father and mother in the media. However, his mom and dad provided him with higher education and cultural background.