Jimmy Durrant
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For the English footballer, see Jimmy Durrant (footballer).
Major General James Thom Durrant CB DFC (1913 – 15 October 1990) was a highly successful South African pilot during World War II who eventually became the Director-General of the South African Air Force. In addition to commanding SAAF squadrons and wings, he also commanded RAF bomber groups. At the age of 32, he was the youngest Major-General in the Allied forces. He resigned from the SAAF as a result of the de-anglicisation policy instituted by Frans Erasmus of the National Party after they took power after the 1948 general election.
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Nickname(s) | Jimmy |
Born | (1913-05-05)5 May 1913 |
Died | 15 October 1990(1990-10-15) (aged 77) Parktown North, Johannesburg |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Years of service | 1933–1952 |
Rank | Major General |
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Margaret Durrant (date missing)Two sons, a stepson and stepdaughter |
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