James Stanley Scott
| James Stanley Scott | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 18, 1889 Roberval, Quebec |
| Died |
July 19, 1975 (aged 86) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch |
.svg.png){kind=small} Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | –1945 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Military Cross Air Force Cross |
Air Commodore James Stanley Scott MC, AFC (February 18, 1889 – July 19, 1975) was a leading figure in the pre-World War II Royal Canadian Air Force and a Royal Flying Corps officer during World War I.
Career
Scott was born in Roberval, Quebec in 1889 and graduated from Quebec High School.[1]
In March 1916 Scott was seconded from the Canadian Artillery to the Royal Flying Corps.[2] Only four months later in July 1916, while serving as a lieutenant, Scott was awarded the Military Cross for attacking a train well behind the German lines even though his aircraft was very badly damaged by enemy fire.[3] He transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1918 and after the Armistice he was awarded the Air Force Cross.[4]
After the War Scott returned to Canada, and after promotion to wing commander, he served as the Officer Commanding the Canadian Air Force from 1921 to 1922.[5] Two years later, Scott who was promoted to group captain again held the Air Force's senior post, this time as the Director of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[6] During this time he petitioned his superior Major-General J H MacBrien for permission for the Air Force to stop focussing on forestry and photography work in order to train as a fighting force. Scott's request was refused and he continued in post until 1928.[7]
On 1 April 1931, Scott was granted the honorary rank of air commodore.[8]
Scott left the RCAF and returned to duty in 1939 and served during World War II and retired in 1945.[1]
Scott died in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1975.[1]
Notes
- 1 2 3 Air Force awards
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30416. p. 12795. 4 December 1917. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29684. pp. 7429–7434. 25 July 1916. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31098. pp. 97–98. 31 December 1918. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ Goodspeed, Donald James (1967). The Armed Forces of Canada, 1867–1967: a century of achievement. Directorate of History, Canadian Forces Headquarters. p. 273.
- ↑ Flight Global
- ↑ Cameras take flight
- ↑ Honorary Ranks of the RCAF
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ronald Francis Redpath |
Officer Commanding the Canadian Air Force 1921–1922 |
Succeeded by Lindsay Gordon As Director |
| Preceded by William George Barker |
Director of the Royal Canadian Air Force 1924–1928 |
Succeeded by Lloyd Samuel Breadner |